What is toro in sushi?トロ
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi toro.
How to call toro
【toro】choice tuna belly トロ
Toro is a word that refers to a specific part of tuna that is famous as a sushi topping. The name of fatty tuna is determined by its condition; if it has a good amount of fat on it, it is called otoro”, and if it is not quite fatty, it is calledmedium fatty tuna”. There is also another part of tuna called red meat,” but even though it is the same part of the tuna, this part is not calledtoro.” It is simply called “red meat” to distinguish it from fatty tuna. By the way, tuna refers to the part taken from the abdomen of a tuna.
The peak season for toro
Toro refers to the fatty part of a tuna, and otoro in particular refers to the abdomen of a bluefin tuna. The season of tuna varies depending on its ecology. More details below.
Tuna (tuna): Tuna can be enjoyed throughout the year, but the best times are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). In the spring, they move north to the waters near Japan according to the tide, and in the fall they move south to begin spawning activities. The names and tastes vary depending on the season.
Spring tuna (first bonito): Tuna at this time of the year has less fat and a refreshing flavor, and the firm flesh allows you to enjoy its plump texture.
Autumn tuna (returning bonito): Tuna at this time of year is fatty and has a rich flavor. They are fattened for spawning, so they have a rich texture.
