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Step 2: Slicing Raw Fish

Maguro Slice for Sushi

Maguro Slice for Sushi

Setsuko Yoshizuka
Purchase a block of fresh maguro (tuna) from a certified store/dealer. Shape it into a rectangle. Slice the maguro into smaller rectangular pieces. *Make sure to keep your hands, a knife, and a cutting board clean before you begin.

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