Fresh Hairtail 10kg

Fresh Hairtail at a Glance

• OriginKorea · coastal waters off Jeju

• Fishing methodJigging and longline (line fishing) — silver hairtail with its silver coating intact

• WeightOne 10kg box (divided into separate boxes if you choose split shipping)

• SizeSize 1 (5–7 fish) to Size 8 (65–80 fish); only the sizes secured at that day's auction are sold

• PriceSet each day based on the winning bid at the dawn auction

• ShippingPaid by 11 a.m.: shipped the same day (refrigerated courier)

• StorageRefrigerate on arrival; if not eaten within 1–2 days, clean and freeze

• Extra servicesHead and tail trimming; split shipping to up to 3 addresses

Jeju Silver Hairtail, Line-Caught to Keep Its Silver Shine

Hairtail goes by different names depending on how it is caught. When fish are landed one by one on a line (jigging or longline), their bodies do not rub against each other and they keep their silver shine — this is silver hairtail. Hairtail caught in nets, whose silver coating has rubbed off, is commonly known as dark hairtail. Jeju hairtail is caught by jigging and longline.

The silver covering a hairtail's body is not scales but a silvery coating made of a substance called guanine. An evenly intact silver coating also means the fish suffered little damage while being caught and transported.

Size Guide by Grade

Hairtail sizes are graded by how many fish fit in one 10kg box. For the same 10kg, the fewer the fish, the larger and thicker each one is. Weight per fish is an approximate figure: 10kg divided by the number of fish.

• Size 15–7 fish · approx. 1.4–2kg each · whole grilling, for gifting

• Size 211–13 fish · approx. 770–910g each · grilling, for gifting

• Size 318–19 fish · approx. 530–560g each · grilling, for gifting

• Size 424–25 fish · approx. 400–420g each · grilling, braising

• Size 531–35 fish · approx. 290–320g each · braising, grilling

• Size 641–45 fish · approx. 220–240g each · braising, soup

• Size 750–60 fish · approx. 170–200g each · braising, soup

• Size 865–80 fish · approx. 125–155g each · braising, frying

Size grades follow Charong's own standard. Hairtail size grades differ from seller to seller, so the same grade elsewhere may be a different size. Please compare by the number of fish. For reference, the Korea Agricultural Marketing Information Service (KAMIS) price survey defines medium-grade hairtail as about 40 fish per 10kg box, or 250–300g per fish.

How Today's Price Is Set

Fresh hairtail has no stock kept in advance. We sell only the hairtail secured at each dawn's auction, so the price is also set day by day.

1. Dawn auctionThe local fish market in Jeju holds an auction of the hairtail caught that day.

2. Winning bids enteredA local broker in Jeju enters that day's winning bid for each size grade.

3. Price confirmedCharong reviews the winning bids and confirms the day's selling price, which appears on this page the moment it is confirmed.

4. OrderCheck the confirmed price and choose the size you want. The packaging and courier fee (KRW 13,000) is added separately after you choose an option.

Once you pay, we will tell you the scheduled shipping date and the refund guarantee deadline as specific dates. If fishing is difficult on some days due to a marine weather warning, these dates are pushed back accordingly.

From the Source to Your Table

1. Charong packagingPacked in Charong packaging with ice packs to keep it fresh. If you choose head and tail trimming, we trim the fish before packing.

2. ShippingOrders paid by 11 a.m. are shipped the same day. On weekends and public holidays, shipping moves according to the shipping calendar.

3. Refrigerated courierSent refrigerated all the way to your door. We send the tracking number as soon as it ships, and you can see where your parcel is on My Page.

Your 10kg Can Be Split Between Addresses

10kg is a lot for one household to clean and eat. When ordering, you can split it among up to 3 addresses, including your own, and a packaging and courier fee of KRW 13,000 is added for each additional address. The person placing the order simply pays for everything at once.

Please Check on the Day It Arrives

• The silver sheen is even and free of scratches

• The eyes are black and clear

• The flesh feels firm and springy when pressed

• The fins are translucent

If there is a problem with the product, please take photos and report it on My Page on the day it arrives.

Storage and Thawing

Fish is best eaten within 1–2 days, kept refrigerated (as close to 0℃ as possible). To keep it longer, remove the head, innards and the black inner membrane, divide it into single-meal portions, seal them airtight and freeze at -18℃ or below.

Frozen hairtail is best eaten within one month when kept in a home freezer. Thaw it slowly in the refrigerator for 5–6 hours, and do not refreeze hairtail once it has been thawed.

How to Enjoy It

Grilled Hairtail

Pat the fish dry, sprinkle lightly with salt and grill over medium heat. Turning it once is enough. If the silver coating bothers you, gently scrape it off with the back of a knife before grilling.

Braised Hairtail

Line the pot with radish first, place the hairtail on top and braise it with the seasoning: the radish soaks up the flavor and the broth becomes richer.

Hairtail and Pumpkin Soup

A traditional dish of Seogwipo made with ripe pumpkin, napa cabbage and green chili pepper, seasoned with Korean soup soy sauce. For a clear, refreshing taste without any fishy smell, it must be made with fresh hairtail in prime condition.

Nutrition Information

• Proteinapprox. 18.5g per 100g

• Caloriesapprox. 104–149kcal per 100g (varies by sample and season)

• Fatapprox. 2.7–7.5g per 100g

Source: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Food Nutrient Database (hairtail, uncooked). Fat content varies greatly by season and by individual fish.

Exchanges and Refunds

As this is a fresh food product, returns for a simple change of mind are not possible. If there is a problem with the product you receive, please take photos and report it on My Page on the day it arrives; after checking, we will help with an exchange or refund.