O-toushi/お通しis actually a bit difficult to translate.
In a Japanese (in Japan) izakaya it is an appetizer that is served with the first drink and that you pay for in general in lieu of a cover charge.
I have nothing against such a notion as it gives you a good idea of the chef’s skills!
Kamaboko/蒲鉾 is made with steamed fish paste.
Shizuoka prefecture has many producers thanks to its many harbors and they do come in uncountable varieties!
Dragon prepared a typical O-toushi/お通し like those found served in izakaya:
Using kamaboko steamed on a small wooden slat she cut out half-circle slices and cut each slice in its middle down to two thirds of its height.
She then inserted green shiso/perilla leaf.
Finally she “filled” it with very soft honey-preserved ume boshi/pickled Japanese plums and sprinkled some black sesame seeds for the final touch!
Very yummy and healthy!
And cute!
By the way the small glazed earthenware cup was discovered in Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture!
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