What is shita-birame in sushi?舌平目
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi shita-birame.
How to call shita-birame
【shita-birame】sole シタビラメ 舌平目
The sole of the tongue is also known as cow’s tongue,” and its name comes from its body, which resembles that of a cow’s tongue. Scientifically speaking, the solemata are characterized by being divided into two families: the Urinariaceae and the Urinariaceae. Each sole has its own unique type, and the often-heardAkashitabi” and Oshita sole are classified into the Solenidae family. Another name for Akashita sole is “geta”. Shitabirame is sometimes called “Kuchizoko” or “Kutsuzoko”.
The peak season for shita-birame
The season for sole of the tongue varies depending on the type. We will introduce each season below.
Akashita: Harvesting period for Akashita is from December to June.
Kuroshita (Kuroshita): The harvest season for Kuroshita is also from December to June.
Korai Akashitabi (Bakeshita): Kourai Akashitabi is harvested a little earlier, from November to May.
The season for sole of the tongue itself is from May to September. This is the time when they are storing the most nutrients before spawning, and it is the season when they have the most fat.
The above information is a general guideline for sole season and may vary by region and year.
