Flash Boiled Ahi Sashimi

 I've been watching a lot of NHK World (Japan's National Public Broadcasting Station).  

 I took this picture of my TV screen.

Anyway, when I got this very large, very premium, sashimi-grade Ahi tuna from my Mom's neighbor, I had my chance to try something really awesome. Believe it or not, this nice piece of fish was a thank you gift for a mileage flight we gave her.

Mom and I split it in half.

Here's my half. Now back at home, here's what I did with it. 

I started grating some daikon and set it aside in a bowl. The soy sauce and wasabi, standing by as well.

Here's my beautiful looking half. You can see the hard dark colored skin on the other side which I cut off before cooking. 

Next, I prepared an ice bath (Ice and water). 

 Then I boiled some water. Once boiling, I quickly dunk the fish for 5-7 seconds. 

 Let me tell you... I was really REALLY nervous. I didn't want to make any mistakes.

 Then I quickly dropped it in the ice bath to prevent further cooking. 

 Ah. Perfect. Cut in half.

 Slice.

 I added the daikon, some greens, the fish and wasabi.

Sprinkled some toasted sesame seeds.

 And Wa-La! 

I added all the extra pieces rolled up or placed nicely... that is, extra pieces that I haven't already eaten before this picture was shot. 

My brother is a diver and makes his own sashimi. Locally we call it Poke ("Poki"). Here's some of his  latest stuff.

 Yum.

Hello teeth.

These are the beautiful fish of Hawaii.