秋あき鰹がつお

noun

autumn bonito

Refers specifically to bonito caught in autumn, which is considered less fatty than the spring catch (初鰹). Rare term; more commonly described as 秋の鰹.

• 秋あき鰹がつおは戻もどり鰹がつおとも呼よばれ、脂あぶらが少すくなくさっぱりしている。

  Autumn bonito, also called modori-gatsuo, is lean and light in flavor.