島根県·特産品
Shinjiko Shichichin (Seven Delicacies of Lake Shinji)
Lake Shinji is a brackish lake where seawater and freshwater mix. It is precisely because of this that a diverse variety of seafood, which can only be tasted here, thrives. 'Shinjiko Shichichim' refers to the collective name for seven representative delicacies: sea bass, moroge shrimp, eel, amasagi, shiraio, carp, and shijimi. It is said to have originated in the early Showa era when a local newspaper reporter popularized the term by drawing a parallel to the famous delicacies of West Lake in China, using the mnemonic 'Sumouashikoshi' based on their first characters. Each of these ingredients grows within the rich waters of Lake Shinji and has colored the culinary culture of Matsue. In particular, the Yamato shijimi clam boasts one of the highest catches in the country, and its flavorful miso soup is a staple at Matsue dining tables. The dishes are also diverse, including sea bass prepared 'hosogaki-yaki' (grilled with rice paper) and moroge shrimp tempura. Tasting these seven delicacies while gazing at the lake dyed by the sunset is truly the essence of San'in's bounty.
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