Enjoy It with Rich Liver Sauce
One traditional way to enjoy ocean sunfish is kimo-ae, in which the flesh is combined with its rich liver. The liver can also be mixed with soy sauce to create kimo shoyu, a rich liver-infused dipping sauce that can be enjoyed with slices of sashimi.
The contrast between the clean, refreshing taste of the flesh and the intense richness of the liver creates a distinctive combination that is difficult to find in everyday Japanese cuisine.
A Delicacy Best Enjoyed Locally
Ocean sunfish can grow to more than three meters in length, making them difficult to transport. As a result, this unusual seafood is rarely available outside the local area.
For visitors to Minamiboso, trying ocean sunfish is an opportunity to experience one of the region’s distinctive food traditions. If you enjoy discovering unusual seafood and authentic local flavors, this is a delicacy worth seeking out during your visit.