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Kohada 小鰭

Gizzard shad

The benchmark of an Edomae chef's skill. Its tiny summer juveniles, shinko, fetch high prices in July and August.

Best season
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Style
Nigiri
How it's served
Cured in salt and vinegar
Richness
3 of 5
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