Pacific Saury · 秋刀魚 (さんま)

The quintessential autumn fish. Rich, oily, and deeply flavored with a bittersweet finish from the belly.

Sanma is one of the few nigiri served with grated ginger and scallion instead of wasabi — the classic answer to rich blue-fish oil.

Category: hikarimono · Season: autumn (peak Sep, Oct, Nov) · Origin: Japan, Pacific

Preparations

Nigiri 握り · Sashimi 刺身 · Aburi 炙り · Temaki 手卷