Nama-shirasu – Raw baby sardines

Silver-skinned fish

Nama-shirasu

Raw baby sardines

Engraulis japonicus (larvae)

Translucent raw whitebait, eaten same-day with ginger and soy or over rice. Extremely perishable, so air freight only.

Source
Wild
Form
Fresh
Origins
Shizuoka · Kanagawa · Hyogo
Cuts / packs
Pack
Season
JFMAMJJASOND
Yellow marks the main season.
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