Seasonal Fish - October Akijake

Akijake, or chum salmon, comes from the cool waters of Hokkaido, Iwate and Miyagi. Compared to other salmon, this is rich in fat, which makes it a popular fish in Japan.

My husband recently made a rich miso soup with this and green onions and miso. The dashi was a simple kombu dashi and the rich broth came from the fish.

I made a cream chowder of this with carrots, potatoes and onions and with the leftovers made a pot pie with a puff pastry crust.