As other fish in Japan, it is called different names: Ibodara, Maidara (Toyama Prefecture), Ara (Nagasaki Prefecture) as far as “Madar” or “True Cod” is concerned. There are other varieties as is shown below in sushi pictures. ...
Raw, it is of course popular as sushi nigiri, cut into fine strips and served as gunkan. As sashimi I personally prefer it “aburi” (slightly grilled) with a dash of ponzu and some momijioroshi (grated daikon with chili pepper), or with some finely cut vegetables. ...
As other fish in Japan, it is called different names: Ibodara, Maidara (Toyama Prefecture), Ara (Nagasaki Prefecture) as far as “Madar” or “True Cod” is concerned. There are other varieties as is shown below in sushi pictures. It is mainly caught in the Sea of Okhotsk in Winter....