noun
thinly sliced salmon head cartilage and daikon in vinegar dressing
A traditional Japanese dish (namasu) made with the cartilage from salmon heads (氷頭) and daikon radish, seasoned with vinegar. It is a regional or seasonal delicacy.
北海道では、氷頭膾は正月料理の一つです。
In Hokkaido, hizu-namasu is one of the New Year's dishes.
氷頭膾のコリコリした食感が好きです。
I like the crunchy texture of hizu-namasu.
Compound of 氷頭 (hizu, 'salmon head cartilage') and 膾 (namasu, 'vinegared dish'). The reading ひずなます is a straightforward combination.