鹿児島県·特産品
Kibinago (Japanese Whiting)
A single blue stripe adorns its silver body. The 'Kikuka-zukuri' style, where small fish about the size of a palm are arranged in a circle like chrysanthemum petals, offers a refreshing visual appeal. When taken into the mouth with a touch of vinegar miso, a delicate yet elegant umami spreads across the palate. Kibinago is a delicate fish that loses its freshness very quickly and becomes weak almost immediately after being removed from the water. Because of this, it is a local treasure that can truly be savored in Kagoshima, where the catch volume is high. Since the flesh is soft and can be easily filleted by hand, the beautiful presentation of Kikuka-zukuri has been passed down through generations. The name is said to derive from the Southern dialect, where 'kibi' refers to a stripe and 'nago' refers to a small fish. It is a dish that heralds the arrival of spring to the dining tables of Kagoshima.
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