福島県·郷土料理
Salt-Grilled Ayu (Sweetfish)
This is a quintessential summer delicacy, featuring natural sweetfish raised in the clear streams of the Kuji River, enjoyed simply with salt. Known since ancient times as a mecca for sweetfish fishing, the riverside is filled with the savory aroma of grilling ayu during the summer months. Often referred to as 'fragrant fish,' sweetfish are characterized by a refreshing scent reminiscent of watermelon. When skewered and grilled slowly, the skin becomes crispy and fragrant, while the flesh reaches a perfect, plump texture. For true connoisseurs, the enjoyment includes tasting even the pleasantly bitter innards. Eating freshly grilled salt-baked fish while listening to the murmur of the river is a seasonal experience that truly signals the arrival of summer in Fukushima.
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