Sea wisteria flower - Kaitouge

Japanese: 海藤花 - かいとうげ
Sea wisteria flower - Kaitouge

This refers to the eggs of the common octopus or salted versions of them. A specialty of Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. The name was given because the eggs are connected together, reminiscent of wisteria flowers. The eggs laid in octopus traps and other traps are salted and then desalted in running water before use. They are primarily used in clear soups and vinegared dishes (sanbaizu), and are enjoyed by gourmets. Taurine is also extracted from the broth, and is used for medical purposes.

[Kaneda Hisashi]

Kaido flower
Octopus eggs. When the thin skin of the egg mass is peeled off, it has a shape similar to a wisteria flower. The photo shows salted products ©Shogakukan ">

Kaido flower


Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

マダコの卵またはその塩蔵品をいう。兵庫県明石(あかし)市の名物。卵粒がつながり、藤(ふじ)の花を思わすところからつけられた名。たこ壺(つぼ)など捕獲器に産み付けられた卵を塩蔵し、利用前に流水中で脱塩して用いる。主として吸物種や酢の物(三杯酢)とし、食通に賞味される。また、煮汁からはタウリンが採取され、医療用に利用される。

[金田尚志]

海藤花
マダコの卵。卵塊の薄い皮をはぐとフジの花に似た形状になる。写真は塩蔵品©Shogakukan">

海藤花


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