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Tag: 戻り鰹

Skipjack Tuna Ecology

Dive into the ecology of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), the key ingredient in katsuobushi, and explore its migratory patterns and role in the marine ecosystem.

Bonito, Hatsu Katsuo, Katsuobushi, Kuroshio, Kuroshio current, Modori Katsuo, Oyashio Current, カツオ, 初鰹, 戻り鰹, 生態, 親潮, 鰹, 鰹節, 黒潮

Hatsu Katsuo and Modori Katsuo

Explore Hatsu Katsuo and Modori Katsuo, two phases of skipjack tuna with distinct flavors and uses in culinary traditions.

Bonito, Hashiri, Hatsu Katsuo, Katsuo Shokudou, Katsuobushi, Kuroshio current, Modori Katsuo, Nobori Katsuo, かつお食堂, 初鰹, 戻り鰹, 鰹節, 黒潮
A doll showing the different parts and organs of a Japanese Katsuo skipjack tuna.

Different Parts of Katsuobushi

Explore the intricate anatomy of katsuobushi, the traditional Japanese dried fish flakes essential for dashi, and learn about the different cuts and types.

Harabushi, Hatsu Katsuo, honkarebushi, Katsuobushi, Mebushi, Modori Katsuo, Obushi, Sebushi, 亀節, 初鰹, 戻り鰹, 本枯節, 鰹節
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