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Jakoten

Traditional dish from Japan

Street Food

About Jakoten

Fried surimi

Jakoten (じゃこ天) is made from small fish 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.

Components

  • Poisson

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
Traditional Japan cuisine

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