Category Archives: fish and seafood

Sanma – Autumn Knife Fish

Sanma is the Japanese name for the fish known as Pacific Suary as well as Mackerel Pike. The name written in Japanese literally translates to autumn sword fish. September is considered the peak season for sanma in Japan as this … Continue reading

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All About Bonito

Dried bonito flakes – the unsung hero of Japanese cooking.  These light flakes are combined with kelp to make dashi, the clear soup stock that is essential to so many recipes. Dried bonito flakes are made from the Skipjack tuna … Continue reading

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