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Ōtoro 大トロ

Fatty tuna belly

The fattiest cut from the belly, heavily marbled and melting at body temperature. It was once thrown away before refrigeration.

Best season
Dec, Jan, Feb
Style
Nigiri
How it's served
Nikiri, sometimes lightly seared (aburi)
Richness
5 of 5
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