Glossary > Shime saba

What is Shime saba?

しめ鯖 しめさば / shime saba

Fresh mackerel salted and cured in vinegar, then sliced thin. It has a firm texture and a clean sour taste. It is served as sashimi-style slices, sometimes lightly torched.

How to order and eat it

Eaten with soy sauce and wasabi or grated ginger. A good match for sake.

Dietary notes

Contains raw or cured fish. Soy sauce contains wheat and soy. Not recommended if you avoid raw fish.

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.