Big roughy (Hashikinme) is distributed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan. It is a deep-sea fish that lives in the middle and bottom layers of the sea, at depths of 100 to 600 meters. Its body is shaped like a sea bream. It is 20 to 30 centimeters long. Its body is grayish brown tinged with red, and its mouth and gill cavities are black.

Hashikinme is a rare fish that is not often seen on the market. It has a surprisingly firm texture and is delicious. It is a white fish with a slight reddish tinge, and is used in dishes such as simmered dishes, grilled with salt, and sashimi. It is cheaper to obtain than the Splendid alfonsino (Kinmedai).

 

Common name: Big roughy, Blueberry roughy

Japanese name: Hashikinme (端金目、嘴金目)

Taiwan common name: －

Chinese common name: 日本桥棘鲷

Korean common name: －

Scientific name: Gephyroberyx japonicus (Döderlein 1883)

Nigiri sushi detail: Big roughy (Hashikinme) Nigiri sushi