Striped Beakfish (ishidai)

Ishidai is a white-fleshed fish that is highly valued at high-end restaurants and sushi restaurants. It is best enjoyed during the Summer through the Fall. Ishidai is considered a shiromi, or white fish. It has a very refreshing, sweet taste with high-fat content suitable for any cooking method, such as sashimi, simmering, and salt-grilling.