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Saba Sushi: How Chefs Cure Mackerel for Nigiri

September 8, 2026August 24, 2026 by Hiro
Four pieces of saba mackerel nigiri with ginger and green onion

Saba sushi pairs richly flavored mackerel with vinegared rice. Learn how shime saba is cured, what it tastes like, and what beginners should know.

Categories Sushi Tags Hikarimono, Japanese Seafood, Mackerel Sushi, Saba, Shime Saba

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