Let's get through the year with Miyagi's old fish named nameta flounder!

Nameta flounder, a Sendai New Year's Eve tradition.

Speaking of old fish, ``salmon'' is famous in the Kanto region, and ``yellowtail'' is famous in the Kansai region, but in Miyagi Prefecture, the nameta flounder is loved as a yearly fish.

``nameta flounder'', a high-class fish whose price skyrockets at the end of the year , and ``How to enjoy nameta flounder at a good price on New Year's Eve''. Masu.

Why can we eat nameta flounder at the end of the year?

is called ``baba flounder'' in other regions ``nameta flounder'' and is also called nameta flounder.

This fish lives around Hokkaido and migrates to Sendaidai from around December, so it seems to have become a New Year's Eve tradition in Miyagi Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, and parts of Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture

In fact, it was only recently that flatfish became a must-have on New Year's Eve.
Until the Edo period, cod soup was loved on New Year's Eve!

Nameta flounder became available to eat around 1899.
this is that occurred in that year , large numbers of flatfish could be caught off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture

New Year's Eve is a busy time leading up to the New Year. At the merchant's house, he was so busy that he couldn't afford to grill fish, so he had a hard time every year. At that time, the catch of flatfish increased.

Boiled nameta flounder, which is delicious even when it's cold, is perfect for busy times, so it's become a popular dish.

For delicious nameta flounder, choose the black one! ?

If you're going to eat nameta flounder, which is a high-quality fish, you want it to be as delicious as possible.
So, here we will introduce how to choose delicious nameta flounder!

Choose one with many black spots!

The flatfish has black spots on its surface, but if you want to eat delicious flatfish, it's best to get one with many spots

It's true that pure white looks more delicious, and depending on how you look at it, it can look damaged if it has spots on it.

However, the ones with more black spots actually have more fat on them, so they are tastier to eat!

Choose something thick!

As with all flatfish, thicker the meat , the tastier it is.
Of course, the flatfish is no exception.

Nameta flounder has a firm and thick flesh that peels easily, allowing you to enjoy its crispy texture.
If the meat is thin, you won't be able to enjoy this real pleasure.

It's a bit pricey, but try to buy one that is as thick as possible.

A secret trick to eating delicious flatfish on New Year's Eve!

Nameta flounder's price suddenly rises at the end of the year.
Although it is already a high-quality fish, as demand increases, the price goes up even more.

Therefore, in order to eat flatfish at a good price on New Year's Eve, buy it early and prepare the stew.

Here are some key points to prepare.

• How to remove odor → Blanch and remove slime before filleting
  To eat flatfish deliciously, it is necessary to remove the odor.
  Therefore, it is a good idea to
  parboil the fish to thoroughly remove the slime before cutting it into fillets Nameta flounder is already very slimy, so whether you remove the slime or not, there will be a big difference in taste.
• is recommended to boil the fish before freezing it.If you freeze the fish
  , the meat will inevitably get damaged, so it is a good idea to
  boil the fish beforehand and then freeze it By storing the flounder in an airtight container or bag with plenty of broth and freezing it, you can enjoy the taste of flatfish without losing its charm.

Would you like to spend New Year's Eve with nameta flounder this year?

New Year's Eve is busy with New Year's preparations.
At times like these, boiled flatfish is a great dish to bring as it's delicious even when it's cold.

If you prepare nameta flounder as a yearly fish before eating Toshikoshi Soba, it will be the last luxury of the year, and why not try Sendai style this New Year's Eve!

• Reference: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries <My local cuisine> Boiled flatfish Miyagi Prefecture