Kamaboko


Japanese Fish Cake

Kamaboko - fish cakeKamaboko has a very long history and it originated as a method for preserving fish. The bones, scales and internal organs are removed from fresh fish, which is then pureed to make "surimi" (fish paste). Salt and other seasonings are added to the surimi, the paste is kneaded to bring out its stickiness and then it is made into semi-cylindrical loaves and heated. This is known as "ita-kamaboko" and is the most common variety. Other varieties include the imitation crab "kapikama" used in California rolls, the spiral patterned "naruto," the pipe shaped "chikuwa," fried fish paste and the white and fluffy "hanpen" fish cakes.

Kamaboko is pre-cooked, so it car be simply cut into thin slices and enjoyed. Kamaboko is also delicious in a host of cooked, grilled and hot-pot recipes.

Kamaboko should be kept in a refrigerator. Once the package has been opened, wrap any remaining kamaboko in plastic wrap and keep in a refrigerator, but try to use up as soon as possible.

Odawara Suzuhiro Co., Ltd.


Kama boko with Olive Oil


Kamaboko (Serving Suggestion)

Contact Information
245 Kazamatsuri, Odawara City, Kanagawa, 250-8506, Japan
tel: +81-465-21-1617
fax: +81-465-21-1618
e-mail: sano@kamaboko.com
website: www.kamaboko.com
contact: Eiji Sano

Sugiyo Co., Ltd.

Kanikama, or Crab-flavored Seafood developed by our company in 1973, has now been on the market for over 30 years. Our continuous efforts to create new products has led to the honor of receiving the Emperor Prize for 2006.

Kanikama

Sugiyo, the innovator of Kanikama, launched Royal Carib, the second generation Kanikama, in 1990. Our continuous efforts in research and product development eventually led to the creation of our latest innovative product, Snow Leg Queen, or Kaori-bako in Japanese, in 2004, an exquisite replica of snow crab legs in flavor and texture. A prize from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was awarded to Snow Leg Queen in 2005.


Kanikama (Serving Suggestion)

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27-1 Ingai, Fuchu-machi, Nanao City, Ishikawa, 926-8603, Japan
tel: +81-767-53-0180
fax: +81-767-52-2571
e-mail: s-miura@sugiyo.co.jp
website: www.sugiyo.co.jp
contact: Shuken Miura

Abezen Shoten Co., Ltd.

We are located in the harbor city of Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, along the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan. Blessed with some of the richest fishing grounds of the Pacific Ocean known as Sanriku, Shiogama leads the country in producing processed seafood. Established in 1926, we at Abezen have constantly put our hearts into nurturing food culture through delivering good taste with integrity, leading the market in the production of fried fish cake to this day.

Hoka-Hoka Oden

A set of assorted ingredients featuring fish cakes for oden (Japanese hot pot) which comes with condensed oden soup containing oyster extract. Just add water and cook until all ingredients get tender. Enjoy "easy-to-make" oden at home.


Oden (Serving Suggestion)

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1-11, Nakanoshima, Shiogama City, Miyagi, 985-0015, Japan
tel: +81-22-364-2155
fax: +81 -22-364-1778
e-mail: honsha-md@abezen.co.jp
website: www.abezen.co.jp
contact: Yoshihisa Abe
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