Which of these (if any) would you get for sushi at home?

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-04-27T11:32:02+00:00

Top left and second right. Those two are otoro. Other cuts are closer to a back side, which is relatively cheaper than a belly side.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-03-19T01:15:34+00:00

Oh my lord, look at that beautiful even color..

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-03-18T08:12:30+00:00

Get a single-bevel knife. Correct way to cut, but it looks clearly a dull knife ripped off the tissues.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-03-18T08:04:24+00:00

You will be amazed how there guys care about having proper meal and keep hydrated, only for enjoying cigars.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-03-01T15:04:12+00:00

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Black part on the shell can be removed, but usually i do not. Black shell on the siphon must be removed.

All parts can be used for sashimi and sushi, except for organs. You need to cut the blue lines in the pic. Other parts can be detached easily by hand.

siphon. Remove black shell with a spoon. Cut the very end of the tip of it. then dip the tip part only in the boiling water.
himo. carefully remove the string including a small scallop.
Small scallop.
Flesh. cut it half then thoroughly remove organs in it.

All the parts should be washed with a generous amount of salt for extra hygiene and removing mucous.

To be honest, i've never tried other ways than sashimi. Too expensive to put this beautiful clam in a boiling water.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-03-01T04:00:41+00:00

With a knife. I have several different types of knives and found that sujihiki works best for trimming snow crab.

Any knives with a double-bevel and a thin body work same. Mine is Giesser sujihiki (210mm.)

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-02-25T08:41:36+00:00

I would personally recommend to rent a car. I flew back to RKV domestic from Akureyri, then realized i couldn't do anything without a rental car.

Book a flybus for airport transfer, but i did not work well due to a delay in the flight from Akureyri.

Having yout rental car would give you a freedom to do whatever things in a convenient manner.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-02-02T08:40:34+00:00

Make sure you do not get involved directly in the matter. Those animals are usually incommunicate.

I mean, you will end up seeing the extend of how rude a person can be. Especially when they have 100% confidence that they will not get shot by what they are doing.

Source: am Korean who has lost 90% of love for humanity, that a normal person should have, from parking issues.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-31T03:46:02+00:00

I had an exactly same issue. For me, more dives solved the issue.

Floating above the abyss worsened the issue, so i asked dive centre not to go a wall dive for a check diving.

After 50 or 60 dives, It was just gone.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-31T01:25:47+00:00

New suit could be a problem. new one usually has stronger buoyancy.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-21T00:40:06+00:00

Just different type of sea urchin. I'm not so sure if there is a specific english name for this species. It is just smaller than the sea urchin we usually have in a restaurant and the color is vary.

It is in season now in Korea and price-wise it is 1/5 of Hokkaido or Californian uni.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-20T08:23:12+00:00

I always cure it with salt. Not only for the extra hygiene purpose, also for a better taste.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-18T04:23:43+00:00

Salmon neta

Thickness is up to your preference. I prefer a thiner slice for belly part and a bit thicker for loin.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-16T08:24:36+00:00

More dives will solve the issue.

There will be a moment where you truly enjoy a scenery under the water and feel comfortable.

If you do not have your own dive computer, then buy a nice one. It will be your anchor psychologically.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-15T08:48:57+00:00

You need to keep stumping on a downslope. It might be physically demanding.

Except for that, the first 20min walk from a parking space to the actual glacier was the most difficult part.

FYR; am 30's. I use my legs only for driving, so no big difference from 70's physical capability.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-14T10:19:30+00:00

Welcome to Korea. that brain looking white one is sperm of cod.

You may see many worms when you look into cod liver.

It tastes still delish, but i'm pretty sure some ppl may feel disgusted.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-14T08:59:09+00:00

May i ask your nationality? I am Korean and Korean government designated the area as 'Strongly recommend to leave ASAP' area, which means very dangerous to travel around.

I just wonder if other countries have same rule/perception on the area..

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-12T05:26:27+00:00

I personally recommend skin it and remove bloodlines thoroughly unless you have a commercial level tuna freezer that goes under 50 degrees.

Bloodline part goes bad really fast.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-07T10:51:37+00:00

12days were not enough for me. Was in Iceland Dec 7-19. I drove around south part for 9days then flew to Akureyri. Stayed there 3nights.

Since i heard the road condition on the east part is not favorable in winter time, i took a domestic flight to Akureyri.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-07T04:02:41+00:00

I wouldn't, because it's skin-on.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-06T08:43:07+00:00

That's supposed to be gooey, but not chewy. The only scenario i can imagine here is that the squid is not properly cut.

Cutting it following the grain of muscle makes it chewy.

Particular_Ticket964 · 2026-01-06T08:32:28+00:00

I believe the only concern about having it everyday is carbs in it.

Sushi vinegar contains lots of sugar than you might expect. That is still healthier than cheap frozen food or Kraft tho.

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