Seafood
Threadsail filefish
カワハギ かわはぎ kawahagi
Also known askawahagi
At its best in Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec
When it is at its best
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
In seasonAvailable
How to cook
Sashimi
Dipping in soy sauce mixed with the liver is the connoisseur's way.
Sashimi dressed with the liver
Sashimi dressed with the liver. Very rich.
Nitsuke (simmered in sweet soy)
Simmered in sweet soy.
Nabe (hot pot)
The mild flesh soaks up the broth.
How to choose
A large, swollen liver, a firm body and clear eyes.
Storage
Skin, gut and refrigerate. Keep the liver separately and use it quickly.
Main areas
Good to know
The name comes from how easily the skin peels off. In winter the liver fattens, earning it the nickname sea foie gras.
