Halfbeak · 細魚 (さより)

One of spring's most delicate offerings. Translucent, needle-thin, with an incredibly clean, subtle flavor.

Sayori is so transparent that you can sometimes see its backbone through the flesh when held to light.

Category: hikarimono · Season: spring (peak Mar, Apr, May) · Origin: Japan, Korea

Preparations

Nigiri 握り · Sashimi 刺身 · Temaki 手卷