This time, we would like to introduce you to the “Umazura Hagi (Black scraper)”.

You may have heard of the “Kawahagi (Thread-sail filefish)”, but what about the “Black scraper”?

Both have a flat body shape and look exactly alike. From the side, the Thread-sail filefish has a diamond shape, while the Black scraper has a long horizontal shape. The fins also differ. The base of the tail of the Thread-sail filefish is blackish, while that of the Black scraper is bluish.

 

Black scraper can be found in bays and inland sea from Hokkaido to Kyushu.

It has been valued as a substitute of Thread-sail filefish because it is less expensive than Thread-sail filefish. However, today, it is considered very expensive in the fall and winter when the liver is swollen.

Black scraper is mainly eaten as sashimi, dressed with soy sauce and liver, boiled, and cooked in a pot.

The best way to eat it is dressed with soy sauce and liver. The rich flavor of the liver will fill your mouth.

The sashimi of Black scraper has a clear white flesh, and it is light taste, but has also an elegant taste with sweetness.

If you get Black scraper, please taste the delicious meat and liver.

 

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