whole grilled seafood; fish grilled whole
A cooking method where seafood is grilled or broiled whole, preserving its natural shape. Common in Japanese cuisine, especially with small fish like ayu.
Whole grilled ayu can be eaten from head to tail.
The whole grilled fish at this restaurant looks beautiful and tastes exceptional.
Standard spelling for this cooking term.
Abbreviated spelling, common in menus and culinary contexts.
Compound of 姿 (すがた, 'form, shape') and 焼き (やき, 'grilling'), literally 'shape-grilling'.