How can I tell if a fish can safely be prepared "crudo"?
Is there something you can look for? Am I left to the seller's word and my own discernment?
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General food safety guidelines give you four hours of time between 40F and 140F; more than that, and unsavory bacteria exceed nominally safe limits.
So, there's your safety limit. Total time counts, that is, in a bag back from the grocer for 2 hours, then in the fridge and back down to 34F and then out for 1 hour on the counter = 1 hour left until it needs to go over 140 for ten minutes (or 165 for 1 minute) or into your mouth.
And of course, there's the amount of time it was left on the dock, etc. etc.
That said, if you left fish in the fridge for a week, it would be mushy and bad tasting raw -- so you also must use your tastebuds and nose to see if you want to eat it raw; food safety isn't the only concern.
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Follow these key tips when buying, storing and preparing fresh, raw seafood. At the market: Be sure fresh seafood is properly refrigerated at or below 40\xb0F or well-packed with ice. Look for fish with shiny, firm flesh and no overly "fishy" odor.Is crudo raw fish?
Crudo, literally means \u201craw,\u201d and encompases fish, shellfish, or beef. Unlike Sashimi where the fish is slightly dipped in soy sauce to finish off the dish, Crudo is topped with olive oil, citrus, or some type of vinaigrette to enhance the dish.Can you eat fish raw from market?
Can I eat raw fish from the grocery store? Yes. Some raw fish from higher-end grocery stores can be eaten raw. Look for the best, freshest fish and ask the fishmonger which is freshest.How To Make Crudo, with Chef Dave Pasternack - Savvy Ep. 1
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Well, your discernment is indeed what you are looking for. You want really fresh fish. The usual advice for detecting really fresh fish apply. It can't hurt to have a fish source that you have good reason to trust.
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