What is kochi in sushi?鯒
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi kochi.
How to call kochi
【kochi】flathead コチ 鯒
Carp has a very special appearance, with a flat body that looks like it was crushed by something, and large fins. Similar species include kochi such as Magochi, Inegochi, Megochi, and Wanigochi. kochi is used as a generic term for these kochi. For example, there are many other names for Magochi, which is popular in Japan, such as Shirogochi” in Hyogo Prefecture andIsogochi” in Wakayama.
The peak season for kochi
The season for flathead varies slightly depending on the region, but in general, summer to early fall is considered the most delicious time. During this period, carp move to shallow waters to spawn, and well-fed carp are sold on the market.
Carp 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.
For delicious ways to eat it, we recommend tempura and sashimi. Carp meat has no taste and is very light, soft, and elegant, and when made into tempura, you can enjoy the crispy batter, fluffy texture, and light taste of carp. 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 carp.
