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Splendid Alfonsino (Kinmedai)

静岡県·特産品

Splendid Alfonsino (Kinmedai)

With eyes that glint golden and flesh of a vibrant vermilion, the Splendid Alfonsino is a premium fish representing Izu. In particular, the 'Inatori Kinme' caught off the coast of Inatori in East Izu is a renowned brand known for its rich fat content due to favorable bait and fishing grounds. Research also indicates that Alfonsino from the Inatori coast has high fat levels. The peak seasons are early summer during the spawning period, and autumn to winter when the fat content is at its highest. Simmering it in a sweet sauce made of soy sauce, sake, and sugar (nitsuke) is the best way to bring out its natural flavors. When you pierce it with chopsticks, the white flesh flakes apart easily, and the elegant fat spreads across your palate. The skin, coated in the sweet and savory simmering liquid, becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, making it an exceptional match for rice. The plump, soft white flesh is also exquisite when served as shabu-shabu or sushi.

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