Tatami Iwashi
Tatami Iwashi
Tatami Iwashi (pronunciation: ta-ta-mi i-wa-shi) is a traditional Japanese food product made from baby sardines. The term 'Tatami Iwashi' is derived from the Japanese words 'Tatami', which refers to a type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms, and 'Iwashi', which means sardine.
Etymology
The term 'Tatami Iwashi' is a combination of two Japanese words. 'Tatami' (畳) is a traditional Japanese flooring mat made of rice straw. 'Iwashi' (鰯) refers to sardines. The name 'Tatami Iwashi' is given due to the arrangement of the baby sardines on the mat, which resembles a 'Tatami' mat.
Preparation and Usage
Tatami Iwashi is prepared by drying baby sardines on a mat, which is then cut into the size of a tatami mat. The dried sardines are rich in calcium and are often used as an ingredient in Japanese cuisine. They can be eaten as is, or used in cooking, particularly in soups and stews.
Related Terms
- Sardine: A type of small oily fish that is widely consumed all over the world. Sardines are the primary ingredient in Tatami Iwashi.
- Japanese cuisine: A type of cuisine that originates from Japan. Tatami Iwashi is a traditional food product in Japanese cuisine.
- Tatami: A type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms. The arrangement of baby sardines in Tatami Iwashi resembles a Tatami mat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tatami Iwashi
- Wikipedia's article - Tatami Iwashi
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