{"product_id":"orchid-clam-meat-sashimi-grade","title":"Orchid Clam Meat, Sashimi Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet, firm meat with a clean snap, packed as a 2 kg box for kitchens that serve it raw or barely cooked. Each piece is trimmed from the foot muscle, so there is nothing to clean before it hits the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adductor muscle of the surf clam, sold shucked and trimmed. In the shell the mantle opens like a flower when heated, which is where the trade name comes from. The muscle itself is the part that eats well: dense, glossy, pale apricot to cream, and it holds a knife cut without fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild stock from cold North Atlantic and North Pacific beds, landed and shucked at the processing plant within hours, then individually quick frozen in a single layer so the pieces stay separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kg net weight per box, shucked meat only, no shell or liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: sashimi, pieces 25–40 g, 50–80 pieces per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: pale apricot to cream, no grey or bruised edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked IQF, one piece per frozen unit, no block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eState\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen at −18 °C or colder. Not cooked, not brined, no additives and no water retention agents. Because it is frozen raw, it is ready for a quick blanch or a clean slice once thawed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at −18 °C or below; do not refreeze after thawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw overnight in the refrigerator on a rack, covered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse within 24 hours of thawing, and keep it cold while you work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 months from the production date printed on the box. Shipped frozen in an insulated liner with gel packs; check that the box is still hard and below −12 °C on arrival and move it straight to the freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice thin against the grain and serve chilled with ponzu and a little wasabi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanch for 2–3 seconds in rolling water, then shock in ice water for a crisper bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fry over high heat with garlic, ginger and scallion, 90 seconds total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop into a hot pot at the table and pull it out as soon as it curls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains shellfish (clam). Packed in a facility that also handles fish and crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lachlan Wilson Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53042962727143,"sku":"WQ-SEA-01","price":54.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8915\/8631\/files\/orchid-clam-meat-sashimi-grade-1.jpg?v=1794450615","url":"https:\/\/lawispace.shop\/products\/orchid-clam-meat-sashimi-grade","provider":"LACHLAN WILSON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}