Seafood
Largehead hairtail
タチウオ たちうお tachiuo
Also known astachiuo
At its best in Jul, Aug, Sep
When it is at its best
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
In seasonAvailable
How to cook
Shioyaki (salt-grilled)
Grill the skin side until fragrant. Simple is best.
Sashimi
Good raw when fresh, or lightly seared with the skin on.
Tempura
The flesh turns light and fluffy.
Nitsuke (simmered in sweet soy)
Simmered in sweet soy.
How to choose
The silver skin should be intact and glossy. The wider the body, the more fat.
Storage
The silver skin comes off easily, so handle gently. Refrigerate for one or two days.
Main areas
Good to know
The silver coating is guanine, once used to make imitation pearls.
