Iyo Satsuma Fish-and-Miso Rice from Southern Ehime
Iyo satsuma is a southern Ehime dish in which grilled fish is ground with barley miso, loosened with fish stock, and poured over barley rice or warm white rice. Despite its name, it is...
At a glance
| Name | Iyo Satsuma Fish-and-Miso Rice from Southern Ehime (Iyo Satsuma) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Ehime |
| Region | Shikoku |
| Type | regional fish-and-miso rice dish |
What is it?
Iyo satsuma is a southern Ehime dish in which grilled fish is ground with barley miso, loosened with fish stock, and poured over barley rice or warm white rice. Despite its name, it is neither Kagoshima satsuma-age nor the chicken-and-vegetable soup called satsuma-jiru.
Sea bream, horse mackerel, lizardfish and other locally available fish may be used. Scallion, sesame and finely chopped citrus peel brighten the cool or room-temperature fish-miso sauce.
History and local context
Ehime's fisheries material gives a version made by grinding grilled horse mackerel with barley miso and thinning it with stock made from the bones. Cultural research records much wider household variation, including marine fish, river fish and dried sardines.
Several stories explain the word satsuma, but none should be presented as the single proven origin. The dish is also marketed as Uwajima satsuma, satsuma-jiru and satsuma-meshi.
How to enjoy it
Try a small amount over rice before adding scallion, sesame and citrus peel. In Uwajima, compare it with raw sea-bream rice, jakoten and other Nanyo dishes.
This is not a shelf-stable sauce. Chill leftovers promptly and follow the seller's instructions for prepared or frozen sets.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Iyo Satsuma Fish-and-Miso Rice from Southern Ehime from?
It is associated with Ehime, in the Shikoku region of Japan.
What kind of food is Iyo Satsuma Fish-and-Miso Rice from Southern Ehime?
This guide classifies it as regional fish-and-miso rice dish. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
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