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Tag: sashimi

How to fillet Japanese Scorpionfish (Kasago/カサゴ)

Scorpionfish are quite widely commonly found in the waters of Japan but are not a popular fish with high end … More

Kasago, Onikasago, sashimi, オニカサゴ, カサゴ

How do I choose fish for sashimi?

*The content of this article is for information only, not advice or guarantee of outcome. Never ignore professional medical advice, … More

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Pen Shell (Tairagi/ 玉珧) Edomae Sushi Recipe.

Japanese pen shell, or Tairagi ( Atrina pectinata) are a shellfish in season during the winter. Whilst it looks similar … More

Michelin, Nigiri, Pen Shell, sashimi, Sushi, Tairagi

Horse Mackerel (Aji/ あじ/鯵) Edomae Sushi Recipe

Categorised as a silver skinned fish (Hikarimono/光り物), Aji is extremely similar to sardines (Iwashi) as they are both silver skinned … More

aji, horse mackerel, mackerel, Michelin, Nigiri, sashimi, Sushi

Firefly squid (Hotaru Ika/ホタルイカ) Edomae Sushi Recipe

Firefly squid, or Watasenia scintillans, is a species of squid famous caught in Toyama Bay (富山湾) during the spring. Famous … More

firefly squid, hotaru ika, Ika, Michelin, Nigiri, sashimi, squid, Sushi, ホタルイカ

Kasugo (春子鯛 / Young Sea Bream) Edomae Sushi Recipe

Kasugo, or young sea bream, is basically the smaller sized version of Tai (鯛). The season for Kasugo is from … More

Kasugo, Michelin, Nigiri, sashimi, sea bream, Sushi, 春子鯛, 鯛

Skipjack Tuna (Katsuo/ 鰹/カツオ) Edomae Sushi Recipe

Another very traditional Edomae fish, Skipjack Tuna, or Bonito is a fish that is in season twice in Japan and … More

Edomae, Katsuo, Nigiri, sashimi, skipjack tuna, smoke, Sushi, tuna, カツオ, 鰹

Japanese Sea Bass (Suzuki/鱸/すずき) Edomae Sushi Recipe

The Japanese Sea bass, or Suzuki (Lateolabrax japonicus), is one of the more unique fishes that make up traditional Edomae … More

fukko, Michelin, Nigiri, sashimi, sea bass, seabass, Sushi, suzuki, すずき, 鱸

Sardine (Iwashi/ イワシ) Edomae Sushi Recipe

Iwashi is another fish commonly seen at sushi restaurants nowadays. It is however, not a traditional Edomae-style fish as it … More

Iwashi, Michelin, Nigiri, Sardine, sashimi, Sushi, イワシ

Mako Garei/Karei ( 真子鰈) Sushi Recipe

The write up for Mako Garei can be found alongside Hirame as they both are flatfish. In short, Mako Garei, … More

flounder, halibut, hirame, mako garei, Michelin, Nigiri, sashimi, Sushi, turbot, 真子鰈

Shima Aji (縞鯵) Edomae Sushi Recipe

Another classic Edomae fish, Shima Aji or striped jack mackerel, fish with firm and luscious flesh with just the right … More

lime, Michelin, Nigiri, sashimi, Shima Aji, Sudachi, Sushi, 縞鯵

Olive Flounder (Hirame/平目/ヒラメ) Edomae Sushi Recipe

The world of flatfishes is complicated as it consists of 11 families and over 500 species so let’s try and … More

flounder, garei, hirame, karei, mako garei, Michelin, Nigiri, sashimi, Sushi, 平目

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