Hata-Hata (ハタハタ)

Hata-hata is a family of Japanese sea bass commonly found off the coast of Akita. Hata-hata is a dish commonly found in the coastal area of Akita. The season for hata-hata is November and December when female hata-hata lay eggs. Hata-hata eggs are called Buriko (ブリコ) in Akita dialect. Female hata-hata with buriko is grilled. Grilling of hata-hata is done so that buriko (eggs) remain medium rare. Egg remains in the sack during the grilling and sack fluid remains in the sack. Buriko (eggs) are eaten with sticky, viscous, sack fluid.

Hata-hata is a delicacy of the coastal area of Akita, and eating buriko (eggs) may be an acquired taste.