SAPPORO FOODS Japan Hokkaido One Night Dried Cut Open Kinki Fish [Previously Frozen] (1pc)

This product is a premium, prepared fish dish from Japan. It is a frozen, "one-night dried" (一夜干し, ichiya-boshi) Kinki fish, sold by SAPPORO FOODS and featuring fish caught in the cold waters off Hokkaido.

The "Kinki" fish (喜知次) is a highly prized delicacy in Japan, renowned for its succulent, fatty white flesh.

• Names: It is known by several names in Japan, including Kinki (キンキ), Kichiji (キチジ), and Menne (めんめ).

• Status: It's considered a high-class fish often served on celebratory occasions. Its rich fat content makes it especially flavorful and tender when cooked.

• Origin: While the fish for this specific product is caught in Canada, it is a staple of Hokkaido's cuisine and is processed in Japan using traditional methods.

This is a traditional Japanese technique originating from Hokkaido.

1. Butterflying: The fresh fish is cut open and its innards are removed.

2. Brining: It's then soaked in a saltwater brine.

3. Overnight Drying: Finally, it's air-dried overnight.

This process, developed by fishermen before modern refrigeration，concentrates the umami flavor and firms up the flesh, resulting in a richer taste.

Keep refrigerated

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