大分県·海鮮
Shirogane Karei (Castle Town Flounder)
When sliced into usuzukuri (paper-thin sashimi), the flesh is so clear you can see through it, and it bounces with a firm texture when picked up with chopsticks. As you chew, an elegant sweetness and rich umami gradually spread, with absolutely no muddy aftertaste. In Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture, beneath Hiji Castle facing Beppu Bay, freshwater springs from the seabed; the marbled flounder raised in this pure water is known as Shirogane Karei. With thick flesh, a small head, and an emerald green hue, it was a certified luxury fish presented as tribute to the Shogunate during the Edo period. The peak season is early summer. In addition to sashimi, preparing it as simmered dish (nitsuke) or deep-fried (karaage) brings out the depth of flavor hidden within its light white flesh. Please come and taste the clear sweetness nurtured by the sea.
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