Tag: Fish Species
12
Mar
Japanese Fish species 18: Shimaaji/Striped Horsemackerel
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Shimaaji, or Striped Horsemackerel is one variety of Aji/Horsemackerel-Saurel. Although the season is said to be in Summer, the taste varies little with the time...
20
Sep
Japanese Seasonal Fish: Buri/Yellowtail
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As explained in a precedent posting on Kampachi we are just between two distinct seasons for Buri/鰤 or Yellowtail, as Hiramasa or young Yellowtail is...
19
Sep
Japanese Seasonal Fish: Kampachi/Amberjack
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With the first days of Autumn upon us, Kampachi or Amberjack is appearing on our plates in Japan! The fish seems to have so many...
10
Sep
Japanese Seasonal Fish: Shirogisu/Sillago
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Shirogisu, or Sillago in English probably has as many Japanese names as English names. The Sillago found along the Japanese shore is also called sillago...
11
Jul
Japanese Seasonal Fish: Sayori/Japanese Half Beak
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The Japanese Half beak or “Sayori” is a very popular fish in Japan as sashimi or sushi. Although difficult to dress, it is much appreciated...
09
Apr
Sashimi Set at Tomii (’09-04)
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For all my regular visits at Tomii, my favourite Japanese Cuisine Restaurant in Shizuoka City, It had been some time since I last introduced one...
02
Apr
Japanese Seasonal Fish: Striped Horse mackerel/Shimaaji
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Shimaaji, or Striped Horsemackerel is one variety of Aji/Horsemackerel-Saurel. Although the season is said to be in Summer, the taste varies little with the time...
31
Mar
Tuna Species: Kindai Tuna/Kindai Maguro
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Following a kind request by my good Foodbuzz friend, Elizabeth, I decided to re-post an article on this particular tuna species to clear some misunderstandings...