青森県·海鮮
Shirowo (Japanese Whiting)
Do you know of a tiny, translucent fish that heralds the arrival of spring? It is the Shirowo. In Kanida, Sotogahama Town, Shirowo swim up the Kanida River around late April every year to spawn. They are slender, measuring about 5cm in length, and are an entirely different species from the similarly named Shirauo (icefish). They have no fishy odor, and a subtle sweetness can be felt when bitten. Since 1988, the local 'Shirowo Festival' has been held, and the specialty 'odori-gui'—tasting them while they are still alive—has been widely enjoyed. The unique texture of the fish dancing in your mouth is something you can only experience here. In addition to odori-gui, they are delicious when prepared as tempura or simmered with egg. It is a seasonal blessing unique to Sotogahama that can only be tasted for a brief period in spring.
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