Live Philippines Camouflage Grouper (Seasonal)

Live Philippines Camouflage Grouper – Premium Wild-Caught Reef Fish 活 菲力宾衫斑

Description:

1. Product Overview

• Species: Camouflage Grouper – A rare and highly prized reef fish
• Key Characteristics:
  • Live & Fresh – Sourced from the pristine waters of the Philippines
  • Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet, rich, and slightly briny, with deep umami notes
  • Texture: Firm, succulent, and flaky, making it ideal for high-heat cooking
  • Highly Versatile – Best suited for steaming, grilling, and braising
• Suitable For:
  • Steaming: Traditional Cantonese-style with soy sauce, ginger, and scallions
  • Grilling: Charcoal-grilled with light seasoning to enhance natural flavors
  • Braising: Slow-cooked in soy-based sauces with mushrooms and aromatics
  • Soup & Hotpot: Enhances broths with a rich seafood essence
• Not Suitable For:
  • Raw consumption, as it is best enjoyed cooked
  • Overcooking, which can cause the meat to become too firm

2. Why Choose Live Philippines Camouflage Grouper?

✔ Mildly Sweet & Briny Flavor – A true delicacy for seafood lovers.
✔ Firm & Flaky Texture – Absorbs flavors well while maintaining its structure.
✔ Versatile Cooking Methods – Perfect for steaming, grilling, braising, and soups.

3. Handling & Preparation Tips

1. Storage & Cleaning:
   • Keep live Camouflage Grouper in a clean, aerated water tank until ready to cook.
   • If stored in a refrigerator, keep at 0–4°C and cook as soon as possible.
   • Rinse thoroughly and remove any scales before cooking.
2. Cooking Methods:
   • Steaming: Steam whole with soy sauce, ginger, and scallions for a refined dish.
   • Grilling: Lightly season and grill over charcoal or open flame for a smoky aroma.
   • Braising: Simmer with mushrooms, garlic, and soy-based sauce for umami depth.
   • Soup: Use for hotpot or seafood broths for a rich, natural seafood taste.

🚫 Avoid:

• Eating raw, as Camouflage Grouper is best enjoyed cooked.
• Overcooking, which can dry out its firm, flaky texture.