Hamo or pike conger is a type of sea-water eel. Much like eel, hamo contains fat and is believed to have palate stimulating quality - perfect for hot summer days.
Fun Fact: In Kyoto, the famous festival Gion Festival is affectionately coined "Hamo Matsuri".
Recipe Suggestion:
- Hamo No Yubiki (Blanched Hamo)
- Hamo Sushi
- Fried Hamo
- Hamo Teriyaki
MTC Recommends:
Frozen Honekiri Hamo
Hamo is a challenging fish to clean due to its thick and heavy bones distributed throughout the fish. In Japan, chefs prep the fish by thinly slicing the bones, a time consuming process called honegiri .
This item is already pre-cleaned and individually sliced for convenience and ease of use.
Item Number: 73960-1
Package: 24/1.1lbs (about 22pcs)
Bainiku is made from mashing pitted umeboshi. Great as a toppings or mixed in a sauce.
Item Number: 60823
Package: 24/9.8oz
Origin: Japan
Karashi Su Miso is a blend of Saikyo shiro (white) miso and hot mustard and vinegar. This sweet-spicy-tart sauce is great as salad or vegetable dressing or sauce over seafood and meat dishes.
Item Number: 23259
Package: 4/12/4.23oz
Origin: Japan
Yuzu Miso is a blend of Saikyo shiro miso and zesty grated yuzu zest. Traditionally Yuzu Miso is used as a sauce or topping on dishes like daikon radish, but it's also great as an all-around condiment for seafood, meat and vegetable dishes!
Item Number: 23258
Package: 4/12/4.23oz
Origin: Japan