What is shima-aji in sushi?シマ鯵
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi shima-aji.
How to call shima-aji
【shima-aji】a type of aji (horse mackerel) シマアジ シマ鯵
The striped horse mackerel is a large saltwater fish, and is one of the largest fish in the horse mackerel family. Adult striped horse mackerel with a body length of around 120 cm has been confirmed. The name Shimaji was originally called in Tokyo and Wakayama, and it is thought that the name came from the striped pattern on its body. There are many other names for Shimaji, such as Wolf” in the Izu region of Shizuoka Prefecture,Nukumome” in Ogasawara, and other names such as Kose (Wakayama Prefecture), Koseji (Kochi Prefecture), Hiraaji (Kumamoto Prefecture), and Katsuoji. Masu.
The peak season for shima-aji
The season for striped horse mackerel is from June to August. Shima mackerel at this time of year is said to be fatty and delicious. However, striped horse mackerel that is caught in the fall before the spawning season has more fat than normal horse mackerel, making it more delicious when eaten raw as sashimi or sushi.
Shima mackerel is a fish of the horse mackerel family, genus Shima mackerel, and there is a theory that it came to be called shima mackerel because it has yellow horizontal stripes on the side of its body until it grows to a certain size. There is a theory that it became Shimaji.
Based on this information, please enjoy fresh and delicious striped horse mackerel when it is in season. By knowing the best season for striped horse mackerel, you can enjoy its deliciousness even more. Let’s continue to learn about seasonal fish and enjoy the deliciousness of each season.
