What is sazae in sushi?栄螺
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi sazae.
How to call sazae
【sazae】turbo サザエ 栄螺
Snail is a type of snail that is classified as a mollusc. The original reading of the Japanese kanji Eira” is different, and there are multiple readings such asEira”, Sasai”, andSarae”. There are several other names for the snail, and although it usually has a thorn-like structure, there are some areas where the snail without spines is called Kenashi Sazae.” In that region, the spiny snails are calledkensazae.” In Yamagata Prefecture, the species with and without spines are also called Onago Sanze” andOtoko Sanze.”
The peak season for sazae
The season for turban shells varies depending on the region, but generally it is from spring to summer (March to July). Specifically, turban shell season is from March to early summer. However, in some areas fishing is allowed after June, and grilled turban shells are popular in the summer, so the amount of turban shells in circulation is higher in summer than in early summer.
Turban shells can be found in the fresh fish section of supermarkets all year round, but they are more readily available during spring and summer when they are in season. You can catch turban shells from February to August, but the season is from March to July.
