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Fresh Hairtail Preparation and Storage Guide

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Upon receiving fresh hairtail, check if the internal organs and fins have been cleaned. Rinse lightly under running water and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Keep only what you plan to eat today, and wrap the rest in single-portion servings using plastic wrap before freezing to maintain freshness for a long time.

Inspection Upon Arrival

Check the packaging, coolness, and aroma. Since it arrives via refrigerated delivery, please place it in the refrigerator immediately.

Direct Preparation

If you did not request cleaning service, use scissors to remove fins, head, and entrails. Gently rinse the silver scales instead of scraping them off with a knife (the silvery skin is edible and is a unique feature of hairtail).

Washing and Drying

Rinse without scrubbing vigorously, then thoroughly pat dry. Remaining moisture can cause fishy odors and accelerate spoilage.

Refrigerated Storage

Wrap the prepared hairtail tightly in plastic wrap, place it in the coldest section of the refrigerator, and consume as soon as possible.

Frozen Storage

Wrap individual portions tightly in plastic wrap, place them in a zip-top bag, and press out the air. Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What changes when I select the preparation options?
Please check the option guide in the product details.
Q. Are the scales removed?
Hairtail generally does not have typical scales, but rather a silvery layer, so it is cooked as is.
Q. How many days can it be kept in the refrigerator?
Fresh food is best consumed as soon as possible.
Q. Does salting it make it last longer?
While it seasons the fish, the rule of refrigeration still applies.

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