The ayu sweetfish (Plecoglossus altivelis), ayu (アユ, 鮎, 年魚, 香魚) or sweetfish, is a species of fish. It is the only species in the genus Plecoglossus and family Plecoglossidae. It is a relative …

Dec 19, 2022 · Ayu (鮎, アユ) is a small, slim fish that typically only survives in extremely clean water, earning it the rather elegant nickname seiryu no jouou (清流の女王) – “the queen of …

Aug 17, 2018 · Ayu is one of anadromous fish so it’s born in a river and grows up in the ocean and comes back to its native river again. When it’s young, it has microbes in ocean but after …

Ayu Fish is a prized delicacy in traditional Japanese cuisine, known for its sweet flavor and distinctive melon and cucumber aromas. It holds cultural significance as a symbol of summer …

Sweetfish, or ayu, is a small, slender fish that thrives in spotless and clear water. This characteristic has earned it the elegant nickname “the queen of clear rivers” in Japan.

Jun 30, 2024 · It is the "ayu," or "sweetfish" - little known outside Asia, but a key part of summer in Japan. Its scent has led people to call it "the fragrant fish," and the soft flavor of its meat holds a...

Ayu is a highly valued seafood in East Asia because of its unmistakable sweetish taste, whose aromas are said to remind of melon and cucumber. It has a pleasant texture and a strong …

Ayu is a popular freshwater fish, known as "sweetfish" for its subtle, sweet taste. Ayu is called sweetfish in English for its delicate taste, and a sweet aroma, like watermelon. Salt grilling …

As long as the fish is caught in a river with clean water, you should be able to smell that fresh, melon-like scent. Although ayu is found in the Korean Peninsula, northern Vietnam and China, …

Imaiyu coming from ima (now) - iyu (fish), stands for fish in season or those that can be caught with nearshore fishing. Okinawa, although surrounded by the ocean in all directions, doesn’t …