山口県·海鮮
Hagi Amadai (Red Sea Bream)
The glossy, pale pink flesh is mesmerizing just to look at. When cooked, the meat becomes plump and flakes easily, spreading a subtle sweetness across the palate, just as its name suggests. This elegant and delicate flavor is an indispensable ingredient in Kyoto cuisine. Yamaguchi Prefecture boasts one of the highest landing volumes of red sea bream in the country, with Hagi accounting for the majority. The fishing grounds are only 1 to 2 hours from the port, and each fish is carefully caught one by one using 'longline fishing,' where baited hooks are deployed individually. Since most fishing trips are completed within a single day, the freshness is guaranteed. Whether served as sashimi, salt-grilled, or Matsukasa-age (deep-fried with scales standing up), this is a premium brand fish that Hagi delivers with pride.
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