Expert Seafood With Raw Bar Catering NYC

By Stacey Burt


Eating properly in an urbanized environment is not always easy to manage. Getting all the required vitamins and minerals can turn into a costly and time-0consuming exercise. Seafood is perhaps understated as a dietary alternative, yet raw bar catering NYC provides expertly prepared raw and cooked seafood, not merely as an esoteric alternative to more standard fare but also as an authentic source of essential nutrients.

The nutritional importance of seafood lies in its concentrations of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, which nourish the neurological system (brain and nerves), as well as the high protein value of seafood in general (it is similar to chicken or prime beef). The skeletons of fish, which is sometimes edible in the smaller species, also contains important minerals.

Raw bars serve the seafood in various forms, some of which may be familiar to the Western consumer, others not. As an example, there is the carpaccio style, which is a traditional Italian dish, usually made with uncooked red meat. Preparing it with a marine animal is therefore not so different to what the customer may be used to. On the other hand, sushi is the traditional Japanese seafood cuisine, although it has established a significant presence in other parts of the world.

In itself, the idea of eating meat raw might be difficult to process for some customers. Some consumers may not have any previous experience of raw dishes, or they may have been discouraged from eating them by fellow consumers who distribute incorrect information. They should be reassured by the fact that raw protein is not new in the traditional cuisine of some parts of the world, and that the preparation of such dishes does not pose a threat to their health.

Then there is also the fact that some raw bar establishments try to expand their menu with cooked dishes. These are still seafood-orientated, but they are cooked. Those who do not desire to experiment with raw options are then able to resort to their more accustomed fare.

The emphasis in the menu of a raw bar is on shellfish. Examples of these are prawns, oysters, clams and mussels, all of which are present in various species. This translates into a large diversity of possible offerings, and each bar may offer different species. The customary presentation is with a citrus condiment, such as lemon juice, or sometimes with alcohol. As a separate menu section, there is sushi, which already has an established presence in Western dining experience.

As to the cooked dishes, these might be more known to American patrons. Salmon is a staple favourite, and is sold cured, while clam chowder is a popular recipe on its own. Other dishes, such as steamed clams and poached shrimp, are not so far removed from Western cuisine either. Patrons who want to prepare these dishes at home may find that observing their preparation in the raw bar is an interesting lesson in their perfection.

Seafood remains a prime source of quality protein and other rarer, yet highly beneficial, nutrients. As urban dwellers try to maintain satisfactory health in a sometimes hostile, unwholesome environment, an occasional dose of clam or oyster may not be an untoward addition to a sometimes undesirable diet of processed foods and artificial vitamin supplements.




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