HEARTH Gindara-Yuzu-Saikyoyaki (Miso Pickled Kyoto-Style Black Cod - 銀鱈柚子西京味噌漬

The “Saikyo” in Saikyo-yaki comes from an old name for Kyoto.

After the capital moved from Edo (now Tokyo) to Tokyo during the Meiji era, Kyoto came to be known as “Saikyo,” meaning “the Western Capital.”

So, quite literally, Saikyo-yaki means a Kyoto-style grilled dish.

At the heart of it is Saikyo miso, a gently sweet and mellow white miso that brings out the natural umami of the fish. It’s a simple cooking style, but one that has been loved in Kyoto for generations.

◎ Sweet, Mellow Saikyo Miso

Saikyo miso is a traditional miso from Kyoto and the surrounding Kansai region.

Compared with many other types of miso, it has a naturally sweet, mellow flavor and a softer saltiness. When used to marinate fish, it brings out the richness of the fish while adding its own gentle depth.

Once grilled, the miso develops a lightly caramelized aroma, adding another layer of flavor to every bite.

◎ Rich Black Cod with a Hint of Yuzu

This Gindara-Yuzu-Saikyoyaki from HEARTH Irori & Oden Izakaya brings together three classic Japanese flavors: rich black cod, sweet Saikyo miso, and fragrant yuzu.

The black cod is naturally rich and buttery, making it a perfect match for the mellow sweetness of Saikyo miso.

A touch of yuzu adds a fresh citrus aroma, balancing the richness and leaving a light, fragrant finish.

The result is a comforting dish that feels rich without being too heavy.

◎ Made with Care, Layer by Layer

The persimmons are peeled by hand and dried for around a month. Matsuzawa then opens each fruit, removes the stem and seeds, and layers it with butter.

A specially developed machine presses everything into the neat layers you see when you cut a slice. The pressure has to be just right: too little and the layers come apart; too much and the fruit and butter lose their shape. 

◎ A Dish Chosen by the Chefs at HEARTH

HEARTH Irori & Oden Izakaya is known for its traditional irori-style cooking, where food is prepared around a Japanese hearth.

As part of the JX Restaurant X Series, we work with professional Japanese chefs to bring carefully selected restaurant dishes into everyday homes.

This black cod is one of those dishes — chosen by the chefs at HEARTH with a focus on flavor.

Now, you can enjoy the taste of a restaurant-style Saikyo-yaki at home, with just a little preparation.

The gentle sweetness of Saikyo miso.
The rich, buttery flavor of black cod.
And a fresh hint of yuzu.
A little taste of Kyoto, brought to your table.

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