Japan Tourism / Zesty Saba Mackerel Goes Great with Rice; Miyagi Pref. Company's Fish Product Also Complements Tofu, Noodles

Rice prices rose this summer as a result of insufficient supply. But the shortage has eased at last as newly harvested rice has reached the market. One thing that can make this staple of the Japanese diet even more delicious is topping it with a jar of "rice's best friend," saba mackerel, made in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture.

When you open the lid of the jar, your expectations will swell as you find surprisingly large chunks of mackerel marinated in chili oil. The rich, grilled mackerel and the spicy, savory seasoning go together perfectly and bring out an exquisite flavor when eaten with steaming rice.

The product, Gorotto Umakara Yakisaba, is made by fisheries company Senrei Co., whose head office and factory are located just outside the Onagawa Fish Market.

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