Dried Hokkaido Saffron Cod (Komai) 北海道冰下魚一夜干

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Komai is a fish that is caught in the harsh winter of Hokkaido.  It is written as 氷下魚 in Chinese character, which means fish under ice. It lives under cold sea, so is common fish for Hokkaido local people. The taste of grilled Komai fish is similar to grilled cod fish as both of them belongs to same classification of fish. It's delicious to eat as it is by grilling, but you can also enjoy it by adding mayonnaise, chili peppers. It is a delicacy that is perfect for those who like alcoholic beverages such as beer and sake.

一夜干しコマイ冰下魚棲息於北海道的根室半島沿岸流冰之下。魚民在流冰上開穴，取得魚獲後經一夜乾熟成，保持新鮮度及凝縮其魚脂，鹽焼後配上美乃滋和辣椒粉，香甜鮮美彈牙是佐酒極品。