What is nijimasu in sushi?虹鱒
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi nijimasu.
How to call nijimasu
【nijimasu】rainbow trout ニジマス 虹鱒
Rainbow trout are native to the eastern United States. It is said that it was introduced to Japan during the Meiji period. In Japan, it currently lives mainly in Nagano and Aichi prefectures. There are many hybrid species and subspecies of rainbow trout, but the landlocked type is mainly called rainbow trout, and the sea-falling type (species that descends the river to the sea and returns to the river) is called steelhead. The name Rainbow Trout is also used as it is in English. Other names include Ginsuke, Shoma, and Honmas,” and in some areas it is simply calledMasu.”
The peak season for nijimasu
Rainbow trout are farmed in clean, cold freshwater, and are said to be in season when they are not mature. It is especially in season from spring to autumn. It is said that summer is the best time to grill it with salt. Additionally, the spring season from March to May and the fall season from September to October are ideal for trout fishing when the water temperature is comfortable for rainbow trout.
