Kamaboko

You love Bento right? Especially if they are Kyaraben Bento! But today lets take a closer look at a common ingredient in Bento. Let’s discover Kamaboko.

What is it? In 2 words, Kamaboko is just fish cake. In length description, it is a product made from surimi (puree of several white fish) shaped into distinctive loaves, steamed until fully cooked and firm in texture.

These loaves are them sliced and served cold into your Bento, soup, noodle etc. But of course being a Japanese creation, Kamaboko also comes as art so here are some delightful eye candy for you,  via E-obento: