What is hamachi in sushi?ハマチ
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi hamachi.
How to call hamachi
【hamachi】young yellowtail ハマチ
There is no species of fish called yellowtail. So, what kind of fish is the commonly seen yellowtail? Originally, the name “hamachi” refers to a smaller fish called yellowtail. In other words, yellowtail is called a success fish, and its name changes depending on the region. In the Kansai region, different names are used depending on the growth level and size, such as wakana → tsubasu → hamachi → white-eye → yellowtail.
By the way, in the Kanto region, yellowtail that is 35 to 60 cm in length is called inada, but yellowtail is also a fish between this size, so yellowtail and inada are sometimes used interchangeably.
The peak season for hamachi
Hamachi refers to young yellowtail, and its name changes depending on its size and region. The season for yellowtail differs between wild and farmed hamachi.
Natural product: The season for wild yellowtail is from summer to autumn, and the best time is from June to August.
Farmed products: Farmed yellowtail is available throughout the year, and you can eat it with stable quality regardless of the season.
From this information, we can see that the season for yellowtail varies depending on the region and annual climate. However, it is generally said that wild foods are most delicious from summer to autumn, and farmed foods are most delicious throughout the year.
