Sanma
Trails to Tsukiji · Season 2018 · Episode 23
Sanma is a fish that glitters like a sword. In Japan, sanma is both extremely popular and reasonably-priced, at around a dollar per fish. Rich in umami-packed fat, sanma is delicious when grilled with just a punch of salt. It's also great as sashimi, in soup, and much more. This time, we visit Kesennuma, a famous sanma port in Tohoku, to learn all about this autumn treat. Why do the Japanese fall prisoner to sanma's charms every fall? Dive in and find out.
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Season
2018
Episode
23
Air Date
05/Dec/2018
Air Time
16:30
Runtime
30 min
Overview
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Sanma is a fish that glitters like a sword. In Japan, sanma is both extremely popular and reasonably-priced, at around a dollar per fish. Rich in umami-packed fat, sanma is delicious when grilled with just a punch of salt. It's also great as sashimi, in soup, and much more. This time, we visit Kesennuma, a famous sanma port in Tohoku, to learn all about this autumn treat. Why do the Japanese fall prisoner to sanma's charms every fall? Dive in and find out.
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