{"id":73619,"date":"2026-08-13T16:11:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maindish.in\/?page_id=73619"},"modified":"2026-08-24T09:50:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T04:20:51","slug":"how-to-defrost-sashimi-grade-fish-safely-and-keep-it-fresh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maindish.in\/ja\/how-to-defrost-sashimi-grade-fish-safely-and-keep-it-fresh\/","title":{"rendered":"DEFROST SASHIMI GRADE FISH"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sashimi grade fish<\/a><\/mark> is one of the most popular ingredients in Japanese cuisine. Whether you’re making sashimi, sushi, poke bowls, or seafood rice bowls, the way you thaw the fish is just as important as the quality of the fish itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most sashimi-grade fish, slow defrosting in the refrigerator is a simple and reliable method. However, there is also a professional Japanese technique using warm salt water that can help preserve its colour, texture and flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide explains both methods and how to handle sashimi-grade fish safely in an Indian kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Sashimi Grade Fish?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sashimi grade fish is fish that has been handled and frozen according to strict standards so it can be safely eaten raw. While “sashimi grade” is not an official legal term in many countries, reputable suppliers use careful sourcing, processing, and freezing practices to provide fish suitable for raw consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common sashimi grade seafood includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n