青森県·海鮮
Lake Ogawara Shira-uo (Icefish)
Known as the 'Treasure Lake,' Lake Ogawara boasts the number one Shira-uo catch volume in the country. With over 500 tons landed annually, it is a renowned specialty area known to connoisseurs, accounting for approximately 60% of all Shira-uo from Aomori Prefecture. Surrounded by the nature of the Hakkoda Mountains, these Shira-uo grow in brackish water rich in minerals. While transparent when alive, they turn white immediately upon being landed. You can distinguish them from the similar Shirauo species by their pointed heads. Their delicate sweetness and soft texture make them exquisite when served as 'odori-gui' (live sashimi), tempura, or in rice bowls. Since they can be eaten whole, they are a wonderful source of calcium—a true treasure of the lake that graces dining tables from autumn to spring. Please enjoy this seasonal hallmark nurtured by the clear lake waters.
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