What is Sawara, a seafood beloved by the people of Okayama Prefecture?
When it comes to sashimi, it's said that sawara is synonymous with it! Okayama is a popular fish, and you can enjoy a wide variety of sawara dishes in the Okayama, including sashimi, seared, and grilled with salt. In particular, the sashimi, characterized by its elegant sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture, is a must-try dish. We will introduce restaurants where you can eat delicious sawara.
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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- Why Sawara is so popular in Okayama Prefecture
- Excellent! Spanish mackerel sashimi
- There's more! Sawara dishes
Why Sawara is so popular in Okayama Prefecture
In the Seto Naikai, many fish, including sea bream, flounder, flathead, and Spanish mackerel, come to spawn in spring. This season is called "Fish Island" in the Setouchi, and freshly caught Spanish mackerel is especially delicious! There are many Spanish mackerel dishes, including the local dish Okayama barazushi.
Excellent! Spanish mackerel sashimi
In Okayama Prefecture, sawara sashimi is so beloved by the people of the prefecture that it is synonymous with sashimi. Its rich, refined flavor melts in your mouth and pairs perfectly with local sake. Please enjoy the sawara sashimi that is unique to Okayama, where freshness and the skill of the chef are key.
There's more! Sawara dishes
We will introduce a variety of sawara dishes that make the most of the ingredients.
Seared sawara: Seared just the skin side of the sawara, then chilled in ice water. The light flesh and thin, fragrant skin go perfectly with ponzu sauce.
Grilled mackerel with salt Fresh mackerel is delicious grilled with salt. The plump, soft flesh will whet your appetite.
Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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