PIKE CONGER - CONGER EEL - HAMO ANAGO

Pike conger, also known as Conger eel or hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) is a species of fish found in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific oceans. It's an elongated fish with a scaleless, slimy body that can grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh up to 110 pounds. Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) is carnivorous, feeding on other fish, squid, and crustaceans.

Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) is a popular seafood item in many countries, particularly in Asia and Europe. It's considered a delicacy in Japan, where it's known as hamo anago. 

Specs: - Steak/box/tray 10-12cm: 1 lb/vacuum tray for supper market Canada. 

In Japan, Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) is usually served in the summer months, as it's believed to help combat the heat and humidity. Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) is typically grilled or steamed and served with a light broth made from soy sauce, ginger, and sugar. It's also commonly served in a dish called hamo kaiseki, which is a multi-course meal that highlights the fish's flavor.

In Europe Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. It's often used to make dishes such as bouillabaisse, a traditional fish stew from the South of France, and caldeirada, a Portuguese fish stew made. 

Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) has a firm, white meat , meaty texture and slightly sweet flavor.

Whole Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) are sometimes available from coastal fish markets, but they are mainly cut into steaks and sold fresh or frozen. 

The tail end of a Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) is notoriously bony and is best used for stock. The rest can either be grilled, pan-fried or casseroled. The firm, strong flavour of the meat works well with bacon, garlic, white or red wine, and smoked paprika.

Pike Conger/Conger eel /Hamo anago (ハモ)/ 海鳗 / Cá lạt vàng (Muraenesox cinereus) is best known as a sushi-counter standard, where it is grilled and brushed with a sweet sauce before being set atop a finger of rice. There are also a few upscale anago specialty restaurants that prepare the fish in various styles - sashimi, grilled with or without sauce, fried tempura-style, and served over rice as anago-meshi.