Crafted fish paste
Gifts that bring happinessCrafted fish paste introduction
Another thing that is attracting attention when it comes to Toyama fish paste is “zaiku fish paste.” It is colored surimi molded into sea bream, cranes, shochikubai, etc., and is mainly used as wedding gifts. This is said to have its roots in substituting sea bream, which comes in handy as a lucky charm at celebrations, with fish paste when there was a shortage. You can't afford to cut real sea bream, but fish paste can be cut off the head and tail, and it lasts a long time. At first, fish paste was a substitute, but it developed into something that was meant to be taken home, and it is thought that it gradually became a staple gift item at celebrations. Craftsmen make each craft by hand using a unique technique of squeezing out softly kneaded surimi. There are also businesses in the prefecture that carry out craft fish paste experiences and tour tours, which have been well received.
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- NameCrafted fish paste
- Area Toyama
- Kind of food Local cuisine
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