Fresh Japanese Icefish (Shirauo)

シラウオ 200g

Shirauo, often called noodlefish in English. These beautiful fish have tiny, transparent bodies that grow up to only 10 centimeters long. They are both precious and pricey as the fish can only survive in brackish water conditions where freshwater meets seawater. Fishing for Shirauo symbolizes the coming of spring, their peak season. 

Typically shirauo are salted then steamed for a few minutes (which turns them from translucent to white) then quickly chilled before being served.  Sashimi (with soy sauce and wasabi), sushi, mixed with vinegeared miso paste, tempura and cooked with eggs.