Shibetsu Three-Generation Salmon Zuke Don is a specialty rice bowl from Shibetsu in eastern Hokkaido, a region renowned for its abundant salmon fisheries. It combines fresh locally caught salmon and salmon roe with salmon flakes made from dried and smoked salmon, creating a dish that celebrates the full depth of Hokkaido’s salmon culture.
The fresh salmon and salmon roe are marinated in a flavorful sauce infused with a generous amount of Japanese dried-fish broth. The bowl is then topped with salmon flakes made from chum salmon that have traveled upstream in the Shibetsu River. These three forms of salmon give the dish its name and allow diners to enjoy different textures and layers of flavor in a single bowl.
Marinated scallops caught in the coastal waters of Shibetsu are also added as a flavorful accent. Their gentle sweetness brings another dimension to the rich seafood combination.
The rice is made with freshly harvested rice from Daichi no Takumi in Takikawa, Hokkaido, providing a warm and satisfying base for the generous seafood toppings.
With salmon, salmon roe, salmon flakes and scallops piled generously over rice, this specialty bowl brings together the distinctive flavors of Shibetsu’s sea and rivers. It is an excellent choice for travelers who want to experience the rich seafood traditions of eastern Hokkaido in one memorable meal.