Binged on Ayu
The owner chef and his friend went on fishing Ayu and they had a good catch!
Aren't they beautiful?
We prepared the fish on the skewers and grilled on charcoal fire slowly.....
Slowly......
And we celebrated for the large catch of Ayu until it got dark. It was a blissful time of those living in the country side!
by Kay
Sukuna squash - special product of Takayama
This huge long squash is one of the special product of Hida Takayama (Nyukawa town).
Sukuna squash have higher suger content then the other kinds.
Simmered squash.
Takami corn.
Mixed squash and corn deep fried in tempura batter.
Yummy!
by Kay
Hida peach
Hida peach is not sold outside of Hida region because of less crop yeilds, but it’s very tasty.
Peel peaches after steeping them in boiling water.
Cook the peaches with special syrup in vaccume sealed bag.
Cool them down.
Cool and refreshing summer dessert is ready to serve.
by Kay
Many thanks for choosing SAKANA - from France
This foodie couple from Paris came to SAKANA on their hoenymoon trip in Japan.
They told me that the reason they chose SAKANA was on a guid book issued in France which is 'Peiti Futé'.(please find the link below)
They enjoyed salt grilled Ayu (sweet fish) which caught by the owner chef the night before.
They were very interested in our cooking method to bring out the full flavour of the ingredients, such as cold smoked trout and grilled aubergine. (fresh Oomomi mushroom on the picture)
Sauteed Oomomi mushroom to enjoy its chunky texture.
I think that we did not disappoint their expectations.
by Kay
Ayu and Beer
According to the owner chef, Asahi Super Dry is the best matching drink for salt grilled Ayu.
Lots of Ayu cought by net casting.
Good size!
by Kay
Eating Ayu
The most popular way to eat Ayu is grill with salt and it's one of the most popular dish of our Seasonal Omakase (tasting) Course.
To the customers who love Ayu, we may offer over-night dried or deep fried Ayu additionally.
As Ayu is called sweet fish, its tastes mild and tender. Simply sprinkled salt is more tasety than those with rich sauce for the deep fried Ayu.
Today, the ban of the cast net fishing Ayu if lifted. The owner chef who sticks natural procurement cooking is practicing casting the net on Ayu for tonight.
Crossed fingers!
by Kay
Ayu fishing！
I accompanied the owner chef for decoy-fishing of Ayu (sweet fish).
Takahara River is one of the cleanest stream in Hida and poplular for fresh water fishing.
Lively fish fought for his territory with decoy and then was caught up.
We've got more than 40 Ayus this time!
by Kay
