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Emperor Salmon from Cook Mountain, featuring a delectable midsection with belly, 300g for $161.
Small Japanese jack mackerel, one piece at 100g for $58, accompanied by a generous 300g pack of seaweed.
**Emperor Salmon:**
The flesh is exquisitely tender, while the belly offers a satisfying crispness. In my opinion, it doesn’t quite match the sublime taste of Sanford, but it certainly surpasses Oledi. A dip in sweet soy sauce elevates its natural flavors to new heights. The weight may fluctuate slightly due to normal oil and water loss, but rest assured, it’s precisely measured. The meat-to-belly ratio is perfectly balanced, with an equal half and half distribution.
**Japanese Jack Mackerel:**
This fish boasts a robust, distinctive flavor (if you’ve ever savored barracuda, you’ll recognize that unique, bold taste). It has a wonderfully chewy texture. I find it absolutely delicious on its own, and even more so when paired with a sauce—it’s incredibly fresh and sweet. Once you try it, you’ll be craving more! [Wow][Yum][Thumbs up]
**Seaweed:**
The seaweed is so irresistibly tasty, I devoured an entire bowl. It’s almost a shame how quickly I polished it off, like a wild boar that can’t appreciate fine feed.
**Personal Ranking:**
My personal preference for Emperor Salmon is: Sanford – Cook Mountain – Oledi. This ranking is purely subjective and may not reflect everyone’s tastes [Shy].
**Note:**
My taste and texture evaluations are based on enjoying the fish without any dipping sauce. While a dipping sauce can enhance the freshness and flavor, it should not be used as the sole criterion for judging the product.
I had no idea there was such variation in salmon quality! The Emperor Salmon sounds amazing, especially with that crispy belly. I’m curious how the seaweed compares to other varieties out there. Worth noting, though, that $161 for 300g is steep—definitely a luxury purchase.
Thank you for your comment! You’re right—the Emperor Salmon’s crispy belly is truly something special. In terms of seaweed, it offers a unique umami flavor that stands out compared to others. While it’s definitely an investment, the quality makes it worth it for a treat!
The Emperor Salmon sounds amazing, especially with that crispy belly. I’d love to try it with some sweet soy sauce as suggested. Have you compared it to any other premium salmon brands? The seaweed addition also seems like a great touch.
Absolutely! Emperor Salmon’s crispy belly is top-notch. I’ve tried it alongside Copper River Salmon—both are fantastic but offer slightly different textures. Sweet soy sauce is a perfect pairing. Adding seaweed brings a nice umami boost—happy you liked the tip! Thanks for your comment!