Wakasa Fugu (Fukui-raised tiger pufferfish)
Firm texture and rich flavor shaped by the cold waters of Wakasa

About Wakasa Fugu (Fukui-raised tiger pufferfish)

Fukui Prefecture is said to be the northernmost area where tiger pufferfish, often called the “king of fugu,” are farmed. Carefully raised by local producers, these fish are sold under the Wakasa Fugu brand both within Fukui and farther afield, particularly in the Kyoto–Osaka–Kobe region, where they are highly regarded. Raised in the cold, clean waters of the Sea of Japan, Wakasa fugu has firm flesh and a satisfying bite.

In Fukui, thinly sliced fugu sashimi is called “tessa,” and it is enjoyed for its fresh flavor. Wakasa fugu can also be savored in a range of preparations, including tecchiri (fugu hot pot), deep-fried or grilled fugu, and hirezake (sake served with a grilled fugu fin).

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