What is buri in sushi?鰤
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi buri.
How to call buri
【buri】adult yellowtail ブリ 鰤
Yellowtail is known for having many different names. Yellowtail is famously a popular fish, so its name changes depending on its size. For example, in fishing grounds around the Kanto region, fish that are over 80 cm are called smelt, wakana, wakanago (20cm or less), sandfish (20-30cm), warasa (30-60cm), white-eye (60-80cm), and yellowtail over 80cm. This is characterized by the fact that the name changes depending on the region.
In addition, many sushi restaurants separate farmed and natural products, and use farmed yellowtail for yellowtail and natural yellowtail. Also, some people think of yellowtail as a different species of fish, but they are actually the same fish, just different in size.
The peak season for buri
Yellowtail is the most commonly farmed saltwater fish in Japan, and now you can enjoy delicious yellowtail all year round. However, the taste varies depending on the season.
Natural yellowtail: The best season for natural yellowtail is winter, especially fatty yellowtail, which is available from November to February. Yellowtail during this period is called kanburi” and commands a high price. Also, the season may vary depending on the region. For example, yellowtail caught off the coast of the Shakotan Peninsula in Hokkaido is calledTenjo yellowtail,” and is in season in the fall from September to October.
Cultured yellowtail: Cultured yellowtail can be enjoyed deliciously throughout the year. Kurose yellowtail, in particular, is in season in the summer when the flavor of natural yellowtail tends to fade. By artificially harvesting the eggs, they are adjusted to be the most delicious in the summer.
In addition, the best season for matchmaking at Taisha shrines is in the spring from February to April, which is the season of celebrations such as weddings, graduations, admissions, and employment.
From this information, we can see that the season for yellowtail varies depending on the region and the annual climate. However, it is generally said that it is most delicious from winter to spring.
