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Hatahata-no-karaage (Fried Hatahata fish) ｜ Our Regional Cuisines

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    Hatahata-no-karaage (Fried Hatahata fish)

Hatahata-no-karaage (Fried Hatahata fish)

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  • Hatahata-no-karaage (Fried Hatahata fish)

    Image source: Hamasaka Local Cuisine Study Group

  • Main lore areas

    Tajima Area

  • Main ingredients used

    Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish)

  • History/origin/related events

    Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish), with the head and entrails removed, is deep-fried whole in oil. Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) is an easy-to-cook fish because it has no scales and its flesh peels off easily, and it is easy to eat because it is light tasting. It is therefore a familiar fish in households in the Tajima region. In addition to fried fish, it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as raw, boiled, dried, or grilled.
    Currently, the Tajima region of Hyogo Prefecture boasts one of the largest catches of Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) in Japan. Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) are migratory fish that return to their birthplace to lay eggs, so Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) caught off the coast of the Sea of Japan are carrying eggs. When the eggs are incubating, the eggs are nourished and the fish's flesh is not nourished. However, the Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) caught in the Tajima area are not in an egg-bearing state so they are fat and tasty.

  • Opportunities and times of eating habits

    The season for Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) landed in Tajima is spring. As a home-style dish, it is eaten as a side dish to regular meals and as a snack.

  • How to eat

    Remove the heads and internal organs of the Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish), season with salt and pepper, coat with batter, and deep-fry in oil. The small-sized deep-fried Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) can be eaten with the bones, and it can also be prepared as "nanbanzuke" with sliced vegetables.

  • Efforts for Preservation and Succession

    (Outline of traditions, preservation societies, social media use, modern approaches for commercialization etc.)
    In Kami Town, a local ordinance establishes a month dedicated to promoting fish consumption, and events such as cooking classes for fish dishes are conducted as part of elementary school's hometown learning. Among these activities, children have the opportunity to experience making deep-fried Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish). Additionally, deep-fried Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) is featured in the school lunch menus of elementary schools within the prefecture as a local cuisine.

RECIPE

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish) 12
  • Wheat flour 3 tbsp.
  • Katakuriko(=potato starch) 3 tbsp.
  • Salt As needed
  • Pepper As needed
  • Vegetable Oil As needed
  • Lettuce As needed

How to cook

  • 1. Remove the head and entrails from the Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish), wash, drain, and season with salt and pepper.

  • 2. Mix wheat flour and Katakuriko(=potato starch) and dust the Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish).

  • 3. Heat oil to 170°C and fry slowly.

  • 4. Cut lettuce into chunks and place on a plate with the Hatahata (a small-sized Japanese sandfish).

provider : Hamasaka Local Cuisine Study Group

Recipes vary depending on the region and home.

Contact

Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Tel:+81-3-3502-5516

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