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How To Spot A Fish That's Right For Sushi

You might be tempted to make your own sushi - it's only raw fish, how hard can it be? If you're going to do it, you need to make sure the fish is really fresh - here's what you need to do. Enlarge

How To Spot A Fish That's Right For Sushi

You might be tempted to make your own sushi - it's only raw fish, how hard can it be? If you're going to do it, you need to make sure the fish is really fresh - here's what you need to do.

Step 1: Don't buy pre-packaged

Get ice-packed, sushi-grade, fresh fish from a fishmongers

Step 2: Scales

Make sure the scales are nice and shiny

Step 3: Colour

Make sure it's a nice colour – remember that organic salmon will be a slightly lighter shade.If it has a head, make sure it has bright eyes and red gills.

Step 4: Flesh

Make sure the flesh is soft and smooth

Step 5: Instincts

Trust your instincts. Does it look and smell fresh?