dish of white and red-fleshed fish arranged together
A traditional Japanese presentation where slices of white-fleshed fish (shiromi) and red-fleshed fish (akami) are placed side by side, often as sashimi. The term is specific to cuisine and may not be widely known outside culinary contexts.
The ai-zukuri at this restaurant features a beautiful arrangement of sea bream and tuna.
Ai-zukuri is a sashimi presentation that highlights the contrast between white and red fish.
Compound of 相 (ai, 'together, mutual') and 作り (tsukuri, 'preparation, making'), referring to the arrangement of two contrasting types of fish on one plate. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a specialized culinary term.