Akami

Category: Sushi Glossary

Akami

赤み | Lean Cut of TunaType: Akami. Season: Winter. The lean part of the Tuna (Maguro), Akami is an often overlooked tane by the gluttons drawn to the oily and fatty nodes of flesh found nearer the belly or jaw. That’s a mistake. At its best, Akami is served in Winter (like other parts of the Tuna) Read more…