Jakoten is made from small fish caught nearby that are blended into a paste and then fried. It is a special product of Uwajima in southern Ehime Prefecture. Jakoten has a long history, having been eaten since the Edo period.
Jakoten
Japanese (Romanized)
Fried surimi
Characteristic of:
Japanese cuisine
Contains, including ancestors:
Fish
Also known as:
Wikidata ID:
Q6125429
Wikipedia title:
Jakoten
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