{"title":"Whole Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eFish delivered whole and intact, with the head, skin and frame left on. Cooking whole keeps the flesh moist and lets the bones and collar carry flavour into the pan, which is why these are the cuts most often chosen for a centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming whole with ginger and scallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraising in a clay pot until the sauce turns glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestive tables where the fish is the main event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThaw slowly in the refrigerator, then cook straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yellow-croaker-jumbo","title":"Wild-Caught Jumbo Golden Yellow Croaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eA centrepiece fish for festive tables, hand-picked from the East China Sea at 600 g and above. Its scales carry a deep golden sheen, and the flesh is noticeably thicker and more delicate than standard grades, with a higher fat content that turns silky the moment it meets the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it stands out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-large wild specimen, 600 g and up per fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich golden skin with scales that gleam like gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, tender flesh with a melt-in-the-mouth texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne fish comfortably serves four to six people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic choice for banquets, celebrations and gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteam it whole with plenty of ginger and scallion, then finish with hot oil and premium soy for the purest expression of its flavour. Sear it in thick segments until golden and crisp for a salt-and-pepper plate, or braise it with rice wine, soy and rock sugar until the sauce turns glossy and clings to the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or below for up to twelve months. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours, turning once, so the thick centre defrosts evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OWEN SHARP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605034831958,"sku":"YELLOW-CROAKER-JUMBO","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0032\/7766\/files\/ycroaker_1.jpg?v=1791515974"},{"product_id":"frozen-whole-grouper","title":"Premium Whole Frozen Grouper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whole reef fish, flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen within hours of harvest. Its distinctive mottled skin gives way to firm, white, flaky flesh with very few fine bones and a clean, sweet flavour that carries almost no fishiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole fish processed from a fresh catch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid-nitrogen flash freezing for peak freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright white flesh that flakes easily and eats clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild sweetness with minimal fishy notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits steaming, braising, frying and soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooking notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThaw slowly in the refrigerator. Steaming is the best way to highlight its natural sweetness; it also braises well in a rich sauce, pan-fries to a crisp edge, or simmers into a soothing seafood broth. Take care not to overcook, or the flesh will dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or below. Never refreeze after thawing, and cook thoroughly straight after defrosting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OWEN SHARP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605039157334,"sku":"FROZEN-WHOLE-GROUPER","price":36.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0032\/7766\/files\/grouper_1.jpg?v=1791515981"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0032\/7766\/collections\/ycroaker_1.jpg?v=1791517270","url":"https:\/\/owshsmart.shop\/collections\/whole-fish.oembed","provider":"OWEN SHARP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}