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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

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

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

sashimi

How to Prepare Pen Shell (Tairagi/ 玉珧) for Nigiri Sushi

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

How to prepare horse mackerel (Aji/ あじ/鯵) for Nigiri Sushi

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

How to Prepare Firefly squid (Hotaru Ika/ホタルイカ)

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

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

How to Prepare Kasugo (春子鯛 / Young Sea Bream) for Nigiri Sushi

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

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

How to Prepare Skipjack Tuna (Katsuo/ 鰹/カツオ) for nigiri sushi

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

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

How to prepare Japanese Sea Bass (Suzuki/鱸/すずき) for Nigiri

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

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

How to make Sardine (Iwashi/ イワシ) Nigiri Sushi

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

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

How to prepare Mako Garei/Karei ( 真子鰈) for Nigiri Sushi

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

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

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