Bonito sashimi

[Mike K.]

Well, I've had it fried (pretty fishy) I've had it broiled (same), I've had it smoked (really pretty good) and I've had it in Hawiian Poki (also good), so I had to try it raw by itself. Made some nice fillets and removed the lateral line (dark meat) and bones. Chilled it a couple of hours and was surprised at how much it looked like the sushi grade Ahi you see in the markets. A neighbor and I had some with wasabe and soy and it was damn good!!! I think the key here was that I bled the fish immediately on landing it and kept it in the water on a rope stringer the whole time. The fish never warmed up or dried out like you get when you are on a boat putting them in gunny sacks. I was skeptical but pleasantly surprised. Taking the kids out on a half day boat today (they won the trip so if they puke it's not a total loss) so I'll see you all from the other side.