What is hamaguri in sushi?蛤
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi hamaguri.
How to call hamaguri
【hamaguri】clam ハマグリ 蛤
Clams are bivalve molluscs belonging to the family Malusidae, and are popular not only in Japan but also in many countries such as Taiwan and China.
Another name for clam is “Gurihama”. Since the shell of a clam will not close unless it is oriented properly, the name grihama” was created by inverting the charactershama” and “guri”. It has the meaning of something going wrong, or something happening that is the opposite of the desired result.
The peak season for hamaguri
The best season for clams is generally from early spring, from February to April. This is the time when clams store plenty of nutrients in their bodies in preparation for spawning, and the spawning season runs from May to October.
However, the season for clams differs depending on the region where they are produced. For example, clams in Ibaraki Prefecture are in season a little later than usual, from March to May. In addition, clams in Mie and Kumamoto prefectures are in season from early summer to summer before spawning, from May to August.
Because clams become thinner after spawning, they are considered to be the most delicious when eaten before the spawning season begins. In this way, in order to enjoy the most delicious clams, it is important to know where they are produced and when they are in season.
