Sensory Profile
Taste
umamisaltinessbitterness
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic complexity to an oaked Chardonnay with marine notes
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the cedar notes found in some Sumatran wet-hulled coffees
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the woody base notes in Comme des Garçons Wonderwood fragrance
Culinary Applications
Saba no Sugi-zakeHokkaido, JapanSmoking enhances preservation while adding aromatic complexity to this traditional breakfast dish
Saba OshizushiOsaka, JapanSmoked saba provides depth of flavor contrast against vinegared rice in pressed sushi
Sugi-smoked Saba DonburiTohoku region, JapanThe smoking process creates a textural contrast between the fish and rice while infusing the dish with cedar aroma