| Market Names |
Hoki, Whiting, New Zealand Hake, Blue Hake |
| Where Caught |
New Zealand |
| How Caught |
Trawl |
Hoki
Hoki (Macruronus novaezelandiae) is a member of the Hake family, Merluccidae. It is a long fish with a body that tapers to a pointed tail. It is found in waters off the coast of New Zealand and Australia. Hoki is wild-captured. The largest fishery for Hoki is in New Zealand where it is an important commercial fishery. The New Zealand fisheries follow annually assessed catch limits and other policies to protect the stock.
Hoki has a fat line that is often removed because the fat line can reduce the shelf life. The New Zealand Hoki Fishery is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council. Hoki is not rated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood WATCH®.
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Species NameMacruronus novaezelandiae |
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SourceHoki is found in the ocean around New Zealand, southern Australia and southern South America and most of the U.S. supply comes from New Zealand. Hoki live and feed in mid-water depths. |
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SeasonalityHoki is available frozen year-round. The peak harvest occurs from June to September. |
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Fishing MethodHoki is wild-captured by trawl. There is no commercial aquaculture of Hoki. |
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FlavorThe flavor of Hoki is sweet, delicate and succulent. The flesh is moist, soft and flakes easily. |
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Dietary InformationPer 4 oz (112g) serving: Source: Mazzetta Company, LLC |
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AppearanceHoki is a long fish with a tapered body and is commonly caught between 3 and 4 pounds. It is blue-green on the back and silver on the sides and belly. The meat is white and often may have pink tinges. |
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FormHoki is most generally sold as a skinless and boneless fillet shatter pack and IQF. |
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PreparationHoki cooks best when cooked from frozen state. It is good fried, sautéed, baked, microwaved, steamed, or broiled. |
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SubstitutionCod, Haddock, and Flounder can substitute for Hoki. |
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HandlingHoki is sold in the US market only in a frozen state. Hoki should be thawed just prior to use. |
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Sizes and CutsFrozen at Sea “FAS” Hoki is most typically Pack 3/15# shatter Pack and graded: 4-6 oz, 4-6 oz, and 8 oz-up. Land based processor generally pack 22.05# layer and shatter pack. |
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Pricing ScaleHoki is priced attractively and represents a good value for a skinless boneless white fleshed fish fillet. Prices have remained stable for a number of years. Due to market and currency fluctuations, please contact your Seattle Fish Company of New Mexico associate for up-to-date market information, availability and current pricing information. |
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Shelf LifeHoki has a shorter shelf life than similar white fish due to the fat line which run the length of the fillet. The fat fine will make the fillet taste strong or “fishy” if thaw for more than 2 days. It should be used within 24 hours of thawing to achieve bets flavor. Frozen can be commercially stored for up to one year. |