What is seigo in sushi?セイゴ
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi seigo.
How to call seigo
【seigo】young sea bass (suzuki) セイゴ
Seigo is one of the names for the growth process of the perch species. Seigo is a name especially used in Shimane Prefecture, and fish from about 20cm to 50cm fall under Seigo. In some regions, even small fish are called Seigo”, and in Aichi Prefecture, medium-sized fish are calledMadaka” and those about 30 cm long are called “Nanaichi”. Another name for Seigo is “Hakura” in some areas. There are other regions where names change depending on age, so it is difficult to define Seigo.
The peak season for seigo
Seigo season is around summer. Seigo is a fish classified in the family Perciformes, and when it grows up it is called a perch. Because it is a popular fish, it has different names depending on its size. The size of about 20 to 30 cm is called “Seigo”.
Seigo is available all year round, and is especially in season around summer. Seigo at this time of year is a white fish with firm flesh that has no taste, and has a light taste with less fat.
