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Aki Chirimen Jako (Dried Baby Sardines)

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Aki Chirimen Jako (Dried Baby Sardines)

Place a generous amount over freshly cooked rice and add a dollop of grated daikon radish and a single drop of soy sauce. The sparkling white chirimen jako is soft and fluffy, with the savory umami of the sea spreading gently as you chew. This is a specialty of the seaside town of Aki. The Tosa Bay has long been an area rich in juvenile sardines. In particular, the waters off Aki are known as a major fishing ground for whitebait due to the abundance of plankton provided by the confluence of two rivers, the Aki and Ioki Rivers. The catch at the fishing port is so dominated by jako that the scenery along the coast is filled with the sight of sun-drying. The 'Kamaage Chirimen Don' (simmered baby sardine bowl), featuring sardines prepared in a pot and served directly over warm rice, is also highly acclaimed. Please come and taste the bounties of the Aki sea.

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