Kamakura Kamaboko Carnival
The Kamakura Kamaboko Carnival is a delightful dish from the Japanese regional cuisine, featuring a variety of flavors and textures. This recipe combines the traditional kamaboko (fish cake) with a colorful array of ingredients, creating a festive and visually appealing dish.
Ingredients
- 1 kamaboko (fish cake), sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 shiso (perilla) leaves
- 4 kamaboko flowers (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
- Place the sliced kamaboko, bell peppers, cucumber, and carrot on top of the lettuce leaves, creating a colorful display.
- Garnish with shiso leaves and kamaboko flowers for an extra festive touch.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Serving platter Knife Cutting board
Tools
Vegetable peeler Julienne peeler
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kamakura Kamaboko Carnival as an appetizer at a festive gathering or as a colorful addition to a bento box.
Tips & tricks
For a fun twist, use cookie cutters to create different shapes from the kamaboko slices.
Cost
$15