What is kisu in sushi?鱚
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi kisu.
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【kisu】whiting キス 鱚
Kisu refers to the commonly known “white-crowned night heron” and is often called kisu. Also, kisu is sometimes used as a general term for fish species in the kisu family. In addition to Shirogisu, there are other types of cormorants in Japan, such as Aogisu” andHosigisu”. In the past, there was a time when it was called kisugo,” with the lettergo” added after the kiss, but it was omitted at some point and became known as “kisu.”
The peak season for kisu
The best season for kisu (white squirrel) varies depending on the region, but in general, the best season is from June to September, that is, from summer to early fall. This is because during this period, kisses move to shallow waters to spawn, and well-fed kisses are available for sale on the market.
Kisses are caught along coasts with shallow sandy bottoms all over the country, but Aichi, Kagawa, Mie, and Chiba prefectures are particularly famous for their production. Also, the price of kiss is said to be around 4 to 5,000 yen per kg.
For delicious ways to eat it, we recommend tempura and sashimi. The flesh of the kisu is smooth, very light, soft, and elegant, and when made into tempura, you can enjoy the crispy batter, fluffy texture, and light taste of the kisu. In addition, even when made into sashimi, it has a delicate and slightly sweet taste. Please take advantage of these seasonal times and enjoy delicious kisses.
