Last day today to sample fresh salmon at Vivacity
KUCHING: Today is the last day for shoppers at Everrise Vivacity here to witness the culinary skills of top chefs from Oishi Japanese Restaurant filleting the Norwegian salmon.
Starting at 2pm, free fresh salmon samples will also be given out at the end of the filleting and cooking demonstrations.
“The Norwegian salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which can lower the cholesterol level, blood pressure as well as prevent heart attack,” said H&D Food Processing Sdn Bhd marketing manager Justin Lim during the first day of the event at Vivacity yesterday.
Lim said salmon also contains protein and Vitamin D, A and B12 that could improve bone density, eyesight, and the production of red blood cells.
According to him, the fresh Norwegian salmon is reared in the pristine cold, deep waters of Norway and is farmed in rigorously controlled conditions using sustainable methods.
“Our supply of salmon will arrive on Mondays and Thursdays directly from Norway which guarantees its freshness,” said Lim.
On how to choose a fresh salmon, he said the fish must never have a ‘fishy’ odour; the eyes of the salmon should be bright and clear; the gills should be reddish and the skin should be moist with shiny scales; the flesh should be firm and brightly coloured; and there should be no liquid seeping from the salmon.
“It is also best to consume salmon on the day of purchase. The best storing temperature is however between 0 and 3 degree Celsius,” he added.
Meanwhile, Oishi Japanese Restaurant will be giving out discount vouchers during the cooking demonstrations.