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Monchong
Alternative Names: Sickle Pomfret
Monterey Bay Recommendation: Listed as good alternative.
Uses in Cooking: This fish is rarely served as sashimi, but more commonly is grilled and sauted. The thick hard scales make skinless fillets the only option.
Similar Fish: Swordfish, ono, albacore tuna
Description: The flesh is pink like tune and cooks to a dull white. The texture is firm and steaky. The flavor is oily and somewhat strong.
Fun Facts: This fish is rarely captured intentionally, but it often bycatch of tuna fishing. It looks like a child's drawing of a fish.