Hawaiian · III The Pantry
Opah — Moonfish (The Chefʻs Fish)
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Hawaiian Fish
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Description
Belly: sashimi, tartare, or smoked (the fattiest portion — treated like salmon belly). Loin: grilled, pan-seared, or baked (lean, firm, versatile). Cheeks: braised or pan-fried (small, tender, deeply flavoured). Liver: sautéed or made into a spread. Alan Wongʻs smoked opah tartare with watercress salad and breadfruit-taro crisps is a definitive HRC preparation. The diversity of preparations from a single fish makes opah a masterclass in whole-animal utilisation.
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