Sakana – High Quality Japanese Seafood Supplier Online [MEDIA DROP]

Aomori Scallop Japan 

Sakana is a Japanese seafood supplier that meticulously select high-quality seafood from Japan and around the world. Since 1971, Sakana has been supporting the Japanese Fishery Industry in distributing their catches and also fulfilling the salmon demand across Japan. Now, Sakana has brought their expertise and experience to the Singapore market to quench our thirst in high-quality seafood. 

In September 2020, Sakana officially launches its online store targeting the consumer or household market in Singapore. Previously, Sakana only supplied to the F&B market. 

For this Media Drop, I received Kabayaki Unagi Fillet ($15), Crab Cream Croquette 20 pcs pack ($15.10) and Aomori Scallop Japan 500g / pkt ($33.20). 

Kabayaki Unagi Fillet

Kabayaki Unagi Fillet

As unagi lovers, the first thing that I tried is their Unagi. The unagi weight is around 250gram, individual vacuum pack and freeze. The unagi is prepared in traditional Japanese grill, to ensure the authentic taste. To reheat, simply defrost and microwave it for 1 minute. 

Check of the flesh

Unagi Don

The flesh is soft, fatty and juicy. The marinate is a perfect balance of sweet and savoury. As the unagi sauce content is only about 8 to 10%, I get to enjoy more meat in each pack. For 250gram of unagi, I can easily make 3 unagi don and satisfied 3 pax dinner. Plus, I find the overall taste of the unagi tastes better than those served in most Japanese restaurant in Singapore. During the recent 10.10 sale, I bought 10 packs of the Kebayaki Unagi Fillet to share with friends and family. Yum Yum. 

The Fatty Unagi

For the Crab Cream Croquette, we did it two ways. One with an air fryer and the other is deep frying with oil. The air fryer method produced an attractive light golden colour croquette. The exterior is crisp, yet feel a bit dry. The fillings are cooked throughout and you can taste the creamy potato infused with crab flavour. However, I also notice that some of the fillings leaked in the air fryer as the croquettes expanded. 

Crab Cream Croquette 

Crab Cream Croquette - Air Fryer 

The deep-frying method resulted in a dark brown colour, likely due to mistake in temperature control. The exterior is crispy, while the fillings just burst when you bit into it. The deep-frying method still best to cook the croquettes. 

Crab Cream Croquette - Deep Fried

Crab Cream Croquette - Deep Fried

Crab Cream Croquette - Deep Fried (Dark Brown); Air Fryer (Light Golden Colour)

The Fillings

The Aomori Scallops from Japan looks plump, juicy and irresistible. LD and I decided to cook it with butter and garlic lemon sauce. The scallops were sweet and plump. The richness of the butter and the lemon, just accentuate the natural flavours nicely. The whole family enjoy the delicious scallops. 

Aomori Scallops 

Aomori Scallops 

The cooking video:

Recipe: 

Ingredients: Aomori Scallops – 1 box (thawed/defrost), butter salted, minced garlic, 1 lemon, parsley. 

Step 1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the frying pan. 

Step 2. Seared the scallops on both sides (around 1 minute for each side). Remove afterwards 

Step 3. Clean the frying pan and melt 2 tablespoons of butter for the sauce. 

Step 4. Toss the minced garlic and stir until it turns slightly golden brown. Squeeze ½ lemon to the mix. *You can also add salt and pepper to taste. 

Step 5. Put the scallops back into the frying pan. Glaze the scallops with the sauce for 1 minute and sprinkle the parsley afterwards. 

Step 6. Plate the scallops. 

Aomori Scallop in Butter Garlic Lemon Sauce

Overall, the unagi and scallops are definitely our picks. Both are delicious and easy to prepare. Do check out Sakana for their delicious and high-quality seafood. Cheers!! 

Thank you very much Jennifer Yeo Consultancy and Sakana for the Media Drop. 

Food & Drinks: 8.5/10 

Value: 8/10 

Service: N/A (Media Drop) 

Ambiance: N/A (Media Drop) 

Budget per Person: $10 - $25; $26 - $50 

SAKANA 

6 Chin Bee Ave 

#10-03 

Singapore 619930 

T: +65 6259 6503 

W: https://sakana-ots-sg.myshopify.com/

F: https://www.facebook.com/Japanesesustainableseafood

IG: @Sakana_japaneseseafood 

OH: 24 Hours, Online

PUTIEN – Live Eels from Fujian [MEDIA INVITE]

Live Eel Cooked in Natural Spring Water

Following the successful DUOTOU Clam season where 130 tons were sold worldwide, PUTIEN introduces another seasonal ingredient – live eel. Famously known as a delicacy in Japan, these plump, live eels are best enjoyed in Midsummer (between August and October).

Live Eel

With the high demand for live eels from the Japanese market, China has taken the lead to cultivate eel agriculture concentrated in Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces to fulfil the demand of the Japanese market.

Master Chefs at PUTIEN will be showcasing 2 different way on live eel preparation in PUTIEN, in a minimalist way.

Live Eel Cooked in Natural Spring Water

Live Eel Cooked in Natural Spring Water ($29.90). The eel is cooked in natural spring water with ginger, goji berries and sea salt. The result is springy and bouncy texture of the eel, with subtle sweet and savoury taste at the same time. The spring water broth is light and sweet. Yummy!!

Live Eel Cooked in Natural Spring Water

Pan-fried Live Eel on Hot Plate ($26.90 for small, $40.30 for medium). It is grilled on the hot plate with only a pinch of sea salt. The eel is plump and juicy, with a hint of crispiness on the exterior. The flavour is very light, it might need additional salt and lemon to lift the taste.

Pan-fried Live Eel on Hot Plate

I find the taste and texture of the eel are different from those normally served in a Japanese restaurant. Instead of the sweet flavour followed with delicate texture, the eel in PUTIEN is plump and springy. I really enjoy it and was hoping for more. Yum Yum. 

Pan-fried Live Eel on Hot Plate

PUTIEN Live Eel Promotion

When: 9^th August to 31^st October 2019.

Where: 13 PUTIEN outlets, island-wide

Although the live eel is seasonal items, you can enjoy the dishes below are the mainstay in PUTIEN menu.

‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker - Sambal

PUTIEN Bian Rou Soup ($4.90). This Fujianese speciality with more than 500 years of history. The dumpling wrapper is made from pork meat, filled with more pork feelings. It is meaty, springy and swimming in robust tangy broth filled with seaweed.

PUTIEN Bian Rou Soup 

‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker $14.90 – Original, Tomato & Sambal. It comes in different flavour but my pick still the original and tomato flavour. No matter which version you choose, you can be sure that each croaker is perfectly cooked.

‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker - Original

‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker - Tomato

Shredded Pork with Sesame Bun ($4.90 / pc, min 2 pcs). The shredded pork is succulent, well coated with a sweet and savoury sauce. The fried sesame bun has a crispy exterior and fluffy interior provided an irresistible pillow to savour this delicious pork.

Shredded Pork with Sesame Bun

Shredded Pork with Sesame Bun

Sambal White Water Snowflakes ($14.90 for small). The white water snowflakes vegetable is commonly found in Taiwan. It has a nice crisp and crunchy texture.  In PUTIEN, this vegetable is fried with the fragrant sambal resulting in an aromatic and crunchy vegetable dish.

Sambal White Water Snowflakes

PUTIEN Style Pork Ribs ($6.50 / pc, min 2 pcs). Tender and succulent pork ribs braised with gooey sweet sauce. Keep a lookout for the surprise ingredient at the bottom of the ribs, Wai San. This root vegetable helps to thicken the gravy and balance the fattiness of the ribs.

PUTIEN Style Pork Ribs

Stir-fried Yam ($14.90). One of 10 PUTIEN Signature dish. Caramelised externally, yet soft and moist internally plus filled with the delicious flavour of the yam. This time around, the plating just go up another notch with the dry ice.

Stir-fried Yam

PUTIEN Lor Mee ($10.90 for small). Signature PUTIEN dish. The silky noodle, cooked with pork belly, prawn and clam and braised with the superb pork stock. I never miss ordering this whenever I am dining at PUTIEN. 

PUTIEN Lor Mee

PUTIEN Lor Mee

Overall, it was a unique experience to try the minimalist preparation of live eels in PUTIEN. I like both ways, though I would prefer if the portion is bigger. Cheers!!

Thank you very much for Relish PR and PUTIEN for hosting the media tasting.

***Congratulations to PUTIEN at Kitchener Road on receiving its 4^th consecutive Michelin One-Star Restaurant.***

Food: 7.75/10

Value: 8.5/10

Service: N/A (Tasting Invitation)

Ambiance: 7.75/10

Budget per Person: $26 - $50

PUTIEN

127 Kitchener Road

Singapore 208514

T: +65 6295 6358

W: http://www.putien.com/

F: https://www.facebook.com/PUTIEN.RESTAURANT/

IG: @putien_sg

OH: Daily, 11.30 – 15.00 (LO 14.30), 17.30 – 22.00 (LO 21.30)

Menu and Branch Location available online