Wolf-fish. Marine catfish. A fish of northern waters. It is medium oily and white-fleshed. Since it eats shellfish, its own flavour is good. Its jaws are strong and it has a blunt head which lend to its unattractive appearance, which is why it is normally sold filleted or in cutlets. It has few small bones and can be prepared in the same way as monkfish (US: angler fish), in stews or grilled. It is sometimes sold as rock salmon or rock turbot.
Beluga. A variety of sturgeon found in the Caspian sea, the Black Sea and rivers around them. Belugas are one of the largest sturgeons and can live for up to 100 years though they are usually caught much younger. One fish can provide up to 20 kg (44 lb) of beluga caviar. You may see the singular partitive form "kitasampea" on menus.
Horned cucumber. Horned melon. Kiwano. A strange-looking egg-shaped fruit. The mouthfuls of cool cucumbery seeds are enclosed in a spiky, warty, green or reddish-yellow skin. It is eaten by halving it and scooping out the seeds.
