What is managatsuo in sushi?真魚鰹
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi managatsuo.
How to call managatsuo
【managatsuo】silver pomfret, butterfish マナガツオ 真魚鰹
Pomfret is a fish species that is often landed in the waters around Japan’s Niigata Prefecture to Kyushu region, Hokkaido, and Ibaraki Prefecture. In the past, it was rarely caught in the Kanto region and was called Mana, which was the name used in the Kansai region. (It means really delicious fish) It also has several other names depending on the region of Japan, such as “Gindai” in Toyama Prefecture, “Managata” in Kumamoto Prefecture, and “Fuicha” in Okinawa Prefecture. . In Hiroshima Prefecture, skipjack tuna is sometimes not caught in nearby waters, so it is sometimes simply called “bonito.”
The peak season for managatsuo
The season for pomfret is said to be mainly from summer to winter. Specifically, they enter inland seas and bays to spawn from June to August, so they can be caught in large numbers during this period. Also, winter is said to be the best season for those from the East China Sea. In order to enjoy fresh and delicious pomfret, it is best to aim for this season.
