熊本県·海鮮
Ayu (Sweetfish) of the Kuma River
The skin is crispy and fragrant, while the flesh is tender and flaky. When you take a bite from the skewer, a refreshing, watermelon-like green aroma rises—a scent unique to sweetfish raised in clear streams. The Kuma River is one of Japan's three greatest rapid rivers and Kumamoto's most pristine waterway. Fat and plump from eating plenty of high-quality algae, these fish are reputedly incredibly delicious even when simply salt-grilled without any extra seasoning. Those exceeding 30cm are known as 'Shaku-ayu' and are the ultimate prize for anglers. The season is summer. A single fish, slowly grilled with a dusting of finishing salt, features plump, firm flesh that represents the very bounty of the river. Please enjoy it whole, from head to tail, including the pleasantly bitter viscera.
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