Enjoy your evening drink with sasakamaboko! A simple recipe to enjoy sasakama to the fullest!

Speaking of Sendai specialtiesBeef tongue、Zunda,andBamboo shootsis
Sasakama is named after its bamboo leaf shape
However, its history is not well known
This time, I'll introduce the history of Sendai's specialty "Sasakamaboko," some recommended shops, and finally, my favorite way to eat it!

If you want to enjoy sasakama to the fullest, be sure to read on!

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What about sasa kamaboko?

First of all, what kind of food is sasa kamaboko?
For those who only know that it is a kamaboko shaped like bamboo leaves, let me explain
A typical kamaboko is a semi-cylindrical piece attached to a board, but this is a type of kamaboko called steamed kamaboko
As the name suggests, this kamaboko is made by steaming, and some have browned areas on the surface

Fish paste products such as hanpen are also broadly called kamaboko, and are apparently made by boiling fish paste

On the other handSasakamaboko is a grilled fish cake made by skewering minced fish meat and grilling it
Nowadays, they are made by putting them into a mold, but in the past, they were shaped by beating them with the palm of the hand
By the wayMiyagi Prefecture is currently the number one prefecture in Japan in terms of both production and consumption of kamaboko, including sasa kamabokoIt is as follows
Sasakamaboko is a favorite among all the prefecture's residents
In the next section, we will explore that history

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What is the history of sasa kamaboko?

Sasakama originated in Miyagi Prefecture during the Meiji era.
Surprisingly, its tradition is still relatively new.

Between 1902 and 1903, there was an incident in which a large amount of flounder was caught from Yuriage to Kinkazan
Because there was so much of it, it was often thrown away, so a processing method that made it easier to preserve it had to be developed
This is how sasa kamaboko was born

When sasa kamaboko was first created, it was not called "sasa kamaboko" but was called "sasa kamaboko" because it resembled a tongue"Tongue Kamaboko"From hitting with the palm of your hand"Palm-sized kamaboko"The name was not stable, and it was called by various names depending on the store and person

The name "Sasakamaboko" originated in the Showa era.
When Abe Kamaboko Store named it "Sasakamaboko," after the Sendai domain's family crest, "Bamboo and Sparrow," the name gradually became known.
Now, this bamboo leaf-shaped kamaboko has become known as sasa kamaboko throughout Japan
Abe Kamaboko Shop, the company that coined the name, is still in business as a long-established kamaboko shop to this day

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5 Famous Kamaboko Shops in Miyagi Prefecture

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Abe Kamabokoten

This is the shop that coined the name "sasakama" (bamboo leaf-shaped fish cake).
In addition to sasakama, their "hyotan-age" (gourd-shaped fried food) is popular as a one-hand food that can be enjoyed while walking around town.

name	Abe Kamaboko Shop
Official URL	https://www.abekama.co.jp/

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Shiraken Kamabokoten

This is a long-established kamaboko (fish cake) shop in Ishinomaki.
It's so delicious that it has fans who call themselves the "Shiraken Party," saying, "I only buy Shiraken's sasakama (bamboo leaf-wrapped fish cake)!"

name	Ishinomaki Shiraken Kamaboko Shop
Official URL	https://www.shiraken.co.jp/

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Kamaboko Kanezaki

We operate a family-friendly facility called Kamaboko no Kuni Sasakama-kan. Visitors
can take a factory tour to see how kamaboko (fish cake) is made.

name	Kamaboko Kanezaki
Official URL	http://www.kanezaki.co.jp/

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Bajo Kamaboko Shop

This is a long-established shop in Watari, in the southern part of the prefecture, that has been making sasakama (fish cake) for 100 years.
Because they use carefully selected ingredients, there is a limit to the number of pieces they can produce each day.

name	Bajo Kamaboko Shop
Official URL	http://www.bajo-kamaboko.co.jp/

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Sasanao

This long-established shop cherishes the name "Tenohira Kamaboko" (palm-sized fish cake), which was once the name for their sasakama.
Each piece of sasakama is made by hand, and it has a reputation for a taste that surpasses tradition.

name	Kamaboko Sasanao
Official URL	http://sasanao.co.jp/

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To enjoy sasa kamaboko to the fullest!

Sasakama is typically eaten raw as sashimi.
A dab of soy sauce and a bite releases the delicious flavor of white fish.
Because it's grilled, it has less of a fishy smell and is easy to eat, which is another characteristic of Sendai-style sasakama.

But I'll add a twist here
The theme is sasakama, which goes well with alcohol
It's really easy, so please give it a try

material

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• As much sasa kamaboko as you like
• miso (as needed)
• Mayonnaise: Less than miso

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How to make it

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1. Mix with miso and mayonnaise
2. Spread the mixed miso mayonnaise on the surface of the sasakama
3. Bake in a toaster oven until the miso is browned
4. delicious!

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That's all there is to it!
Serving it with sasakama sashimi will add a different flavor and make your sake even more delicious!
I'm having a drink tonight too
Would you like to join us for a drink at Sasakama?

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