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searing; flame-broiling; seared food
The technique of briefly searing the surface of food (especially sushi and sashimi) with an open flame, or food prepared this way. The searing adds a smoky flavor while keeping the inside raw.
炙りサーモンが人気だ。
Seared salmon is popular.
バーナーで表面を炙って香りをつける。
A torch is used to sear the surface and add aroma.
この店の炙り寿司は注文を受けてから目の前で炙ってくれる。
At this restaurant, the seared sushi is torched right in front of you after you order.
USAGE:
炙り is used both as a noun (the technique or the dish) and as a prefix before the ingredient name. It has become popular at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants and modern sushi bars.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 炙りサーモン (seared salmon)
- 炙り寿司 (seared sushi)
- 炙り鯖 (seared mackerel)
- 炙りトロ (seared fatty tuna)
From the verb 炙る (to broil, to sear over an open flame).