Grilled Salted Sanma Coloring Pages

What kind of fish is it?

Sanma is a long, thin fish caught a lot in autumn. Its body shines in silver. People in Japan have enjoyed it for a very long time as a classic autumn treat.

Why is it in season in autumn?

From summer to autumn, sanma slowly moves south from near Hokkaido. Around this time, sanma stores lots of nutrients in its body to get through the winter. That is why sanma caught in autumn is the juicy-richest and super yummy!

Why do we make Grilled Salted Sanma?

People say making Grilled Salted Sanma is the best way to eat sanma! When you sprinkle salt on sanma and grill it, extra water leaves the fish. This packs all the rich flavor tightly inside and makes it even more delicious! The skin gets crispy and the inside stays soft, so you can enjoy the natural taste of sanma.

How to eat it delicious ways

There are fun little tricks when you eat Grilled Salted Sanma, too!

• Add grated daikon radish: When you eat grated daikon radish with sanma, your mouth feels fresh. It cuts the rich oiliness, so you can eat a lot!
• Squeeze sudachi or lemon over it: When you squeeze a little bit of sudachi or lemon on top, it adds a refreshing scent and brings out the flavor!

How to Choose Colors: Show How Well It’s Cooked!

Imagine how you want your Grilled Salted Sanma cooked as you color it.

• Skin Colors: Before cooking, the back of a sanma is dark blue-green. But when you make Grilled Salted Sanma, it turns into a lovely mix of burnt brown, black, and a shiny gold in the unburnt spots.
• The Belly: The belly is white, but it can have light touches of yellow and brown, too.
• The Grill Mesh and Plate: Color the grill mesh under the Grilled Salted Sanma in black or gray, and color the plate any color you like.

How to Make It Look 3D: Think About Shadows and Light!

Try these fun tricks to make your Grilled Salted Sanma coloring page look real and 3D.

• Shadowy Spots: Color a little darker in the dips and where the belly meets the back. This will make the round body pop!
• Bright Spots: Keep the colors a bit lighter where the light hits, like on the back or the flat belly. It will make your Grilled Salted Sanma look shiny!

Tips for Enjoying Your Coloring Page!

• Color It Your Way!
  • Feel free to color your Grilled Salted Sanma with any colors you like! A rainbow Grilled Salted Sanma or a polka-dot Grilled Salted Sanma would be super cute!
• Add a Background!
  • Where are you eating your Grilled Salted Sanma? At the dinner table? Or near the sea? Try adding a table or a view from the window in the background to create your own story!