Nigiri · Akami · red fish
Katsuo 鰹
Skipjack tuna
Two seasons: hatsu-gatsuo, the lean first catch of spring, and modori-gatsuo, the fattier autumn return run.
- Best season
- Apr, May, Sep, Oct
- Style
- Nigiri
- How it's served
- Ginger and scallion; often seared (tataki)
- Richness
- 3 of 5
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Where to eat it
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