Flounder · 平目 (ひらめ)

Translucent white flesh with a clean, elegant flavor. Prized for its delicate sweetness and firm bite.

The engawa (fin muscle edge) is considered a separate delicacy — chewy, fatty, and complex.

Category: shiromi · Season: winter (peak Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) · Origin: Japan, Korea

Preparations

Nigiri 握り · Sashimi 刺身 · Kobujime 昆布締め · Temaki 手卷

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