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Different Types of Tuna - Know the difference

Anatomy of Bullet Tuna - Pectoral, dorsal, pelvic and anal fins


Albacore
Scientific Name : Thunnus alalunga


The Albacore has pectoral fins remarkably long for any Tuna. Most tuna sold in USA are albacore. Also commonly known as Longfin tunny, Longfin Albacore or CHICKEN OF THE SEA for its white meat. The common length of the Albacore is 100 cm

Common names around the world :

Arabic : Gubad, Jaydher, Shak, Toun abyadh, Thon, Tunna

Philippines : Tulingan, Iliwon, Kiyawon, Tun, Bulis, Karaw

France : Tonnu biancu, Germon

Denmark : Hvid tun,Langfinnet Tun

Italy : Aa-lunga, Alalonga

Spain : Albacora, Atun

Japan : Binnaga, Binchô

Malaysia :Aya, Kayu, Tonggol, Tuna albakor

China : Chang chi we, 长鳍金枪鱼, 長鰭鮪, 长鳍鲔, 長鰭金槍魚

Brazil: Atum, Bandolim, Carorocata, Albacora branca, Albacora cachorra, Albacora legítima

Vietnam : Cá ngir vây dài







Blackfin tuna
Scientific Name : Thunnus atlanticus


Blackfin tuna has a oval shaped body with black back. They have long pectoral fin. The second dorsal and anal fin are not elongated. The small finlets is distinctly dusky for a Blackfin tuna although they may have a yellow tinge. The common length of the Albacore is 72 cm. Also known as Deep-bodied tunny in the USA

Common names around the world :

Portugal : Atum-barbatana-negra

France : Bonite noire, Giromon, Ton noir

Denmark : Sortfinnet tun

Sweden : Svart tonfisk

Spain : Atún aleta negra

Japan : Mini maguro, Monte maguro, Taiseiyo maguro

Russia : Chernij tunets , тунец черноперый

China : 黑鰭金槍魚, 黑鳍金枪鱼

Brazil: Albacora-cachorro, Albacorinha, Binta, Atum-negro







Bluefin Tuna (Atlantic)
Scientific Name : Thunnus thynnus


Bluefin tuna the second dorsal fin is higher than the first and belly is silver white with colourless transverse line alternating with rows of colourless dots. The first dorsal fin is yellow or bluish, the anal fins are dusky yellow, edge with black

Common names around the world :

Portugal : Atum-yellowtail, Mochama

France : Thon rouge du nord, Thon rouge de l'Atlantique

Denmark : Almindelig Tun, Blåfinnet tunfisk, Atlantisk tun

Sweden : Makrillstörje, Röd tonfisk

Spain : Red tuna

Japan : Kuromaguro

Russia : Krasnyj tunets, Sinij tunets

China : Ca chan, Thu, 大西洋 蓝 鳍 金枪鱼, 金枪鱼, 鮪

Brazil: Albacore-blue, Albacore-maguru, Atum-blue

Arabic: Tunna, ,Toun ahmar , تونة حمراء أطلسيَّة

Germany: Atlantischer Thunfisch, Roter thun

Italy: Barilaro, Tonno rosso, Franzillottu

Greece: Tonnos, Makroftero tones







Bullet Tuna
Scientific Name : Auxis rochei


Bullet tuna is small and slender. It has a maximum length of 50cm. These tuna are blue black on the back with zig zag dark pattern on upper body and silver below. The fins are dark grey. Also known as Corseletted frigate mackerel, Kawakawa, Bullet mackerel, Blow goat and Mackerel tuna in some places

Common names around the world :

Philippines : Thuringan, Bodboran, Lubak-lubak, Pirit, Aloy, Vahuyo

France : Auxide, Bonitou, Thonine orientale

Malaysia : Governess, Aya peluru, Baculan, Kayu, Semambu, Tongkol

Portugal : Judeu

Spain : Oriental little tunny, Melva ,Melvera

Denmark: Fregatmakrel

Japan : Dainanpo, Kubarai, Magatsuwo,Manba

Norway : Help

China : 双 鳍 舵 鲣, 圆 花 鲣, 煙 仔 魚

Brazil: Atum, Beautiful, Pretty-puppy, Cavala

Arabic: Bonitou, Cavalla, Melva ,Stroum ,ﻱﺘﻴﺴﺗﺎﻣ

Germany: Fregattenmakrele, Pretty Unechter

Italy: Biso, Tombarello

Greece: Koponi-Kopanaki, Βαρελάκι

Indonesia: Aya selaseh, Bakulan

India: Urulan-choorai, Eli-choorai, Kutteli-choorai







Frigate Tuna
Scientific Name : Auxis thazard


It has a robust body, elongated and rounded. Color of black bluish turning to deep purple or almost black on the head. A pattern of 15 or more narrow oblique to horizontal dark wavy lines and has a white belly. Some common names are Leadenall, Fregat makreel, Bonito, Bullet mackerel

Common names around the world :

Philippines : Thuringan, Buroboto, Ehalason, Perit, Aloy

France : Melva, Pesciu cavallu, Bonit queue raide

Malaysia : Bonito, Aya kurik, Aya selasih, Bakulan

Denmark: Auxide

Spain : Melva

Japan : Hirasôda, Soda-gatsuo

Mexico: Barrilete negro

China : 圆舵鲣, 扁花鰹

Brazil: Judeu, Serra

Arabic: Deraiga, Tabban, Sadah

Germany: Fregattenmakrele, Unechter Bonito

Italy: Mpisu, Bisu, Culariau, Motolo, Sangusu, Tambarela

Greece: Kopani-Kopanaki,

Indonesia: Alalalum

India: Gedar, Ayila soora, Bugudi, Kutteli-churai





Longtail tuna
Scientific Name : Thunnus tonggol


The second dorsal fin is higher than thhe first dorsal fin and belly is silvery white with colourlesselongated oval spots arranged in horizontally oriented rows. The caudal fin is blackish with streaks of yellow green. The Lontail tuna is more slender and has shorter pectoral fins compared to the southern Bluefin tuna and Pacific Bluefin Tuna which are true 'Bluefins'. Some common names are northen bluefin tuna, Tonggol tun, Indian long tailed tuna, Australia tun

Common names around the world :

Australia: Bluefin tuna, Northen bluefin

Philippines : Tambakol, Bangkulis, Barilis, Panit, Biyad, Tulingan,Sobad

France : Thon mignon

Malaysia : Abu-Abu, Aya hitam, Bakulan, Kayu, Mambu botol, Semambu, Tongkol

Denmark: Tonggol-tun

Spain : Atun tongol

Japan : Koshinaga

China : 小黄鳍鲔, 青干金槍魚

Russia: Dlinnokhvostyj tunets

Arabic: Gebab, Sahwa

Portugal: Atun-tongol, Atum-do-índico

Italy: Tonno indiano

Sweden: Tonggol

Indonesia: Abu-Abu, Awu Awu

India: Karachoora,Kethal,Gethal, Khavalya-gedar





Little Tunny






Yellowfin tuna






Skipjack tuna






Bigeye tuna






Dogtooth tuna






Reference : https://www.fishbase.org/

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Red Snapper fillet with wine sauce

A perfect dish of grilled Red snapper fillets with classic white wine sauce. The combination of wine and fish makes this dish simple and delicious.

Ingredients:


Snapper (fillet)200 gm
Salt – To taste
Pepper – To taste
Shallots diced thinly – 2
Fresh thyme - 1 tbsp
Lime Juice – 1 lemon
butter - 25 g
white Wine – 300 ml
fresh double cream - 250ml
Dijon mustard - 1 tbsp (preferable)
BeetRoot – 100gm (optional)
Cabbage – 100gml
Oil (preferably olive)




Preparation:


  1. Marinate the fillet with salt, pepper, oil and little lemon juice
  2. Keep aside for few minutes
  3. Grill the fillet till golden brown for 5-7 mins
  4. Melt butter in a heavy base pan
  5. Gently fry the diced shallots and thyme until its soft but not colored
  6. Add wine and bring to boil rapidly until liquid is reduced by half
  7. Add cream and mustard and warm thoroughly
  8. Squeeze some lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper
  9. Pour the sauce in a jar
  10. Place the grilled fish fillet and garnish with beetroot and cabbage
  11. Pour over some sauce
  12. Serve hot


Note : You can try different combination of herbs to make the classic sauce interesting.
Try experimenting. How about Red wine and chocolate sauce :)

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Mutton Boti Kabab


Ingredients:

  • 500 gm boneless mutton (cut into 1 1/4 inch )
  • 1/2 cup thick drained yogurt
  • 2tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 tbsp raw papaya paste with skin (ground)
  • deghi chilli powder to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil

For Masala grind
  • 6 cloves
  • 8 black pepper corn
  • 1 small piece cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cashewnut paste

Preparation:

Wash and dry the meat pieces with a kitchen towel. marinate with lemon juice, garlic, ginger paste, papaya paste, salt, red chilli powder and masala powder and oil.Rub the mutton well with the masala 2-3 times and leave for 8-10 hours.

Pre-heat the barbecue or grill. Put the mutton pieces on a skewer, cook on charcoal fire or keep the skewer on a greased wire mesh of the barbecue.

Turn them 2-3 times and smear with oil 2-3 times. Serve with onion, chilli salad and mint chutney

Source:WomensEra

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