(あぶ)

あぶり
noun
searing; flame-broiling; seared (food)
1. 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.
(あぶ)りサーモンが人気(にんき)だ。
Seared salmon is popular.
バーナーで表面(ひょうめん)(あぶ)って(かお)りをつける。
A torch is used to sear the surface and add aroma.
この(みせ)(あぶ)寿司(ずし)注文(ちゅうもん)()けてから()(まえ)(あぶ)ってくれる。
At this restaurant, the seared sushi is torched right in front of you after you order.

USAGE:
(あぶ)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:

  • (あぶ)りサーモン (seared salmon)
  • (あぶ)寿司(ずし) (seared sushi)
  • (あぶ)(さば) (seared mackerel)
  • (あぶ)りトロ (seared fatty tuna)

From the verb (あぶ)る (to broil, to sear over an open flame).