noun
finely chopped round herring; dried and shredded round herring
A traditional Japanese food made from round herring (潤目) that is dried and then finely chopped or shredded. Often used as a topping or ingredient in soups and rice dishes.
See also: 潤目
うるめ節をおにぎりの具に使うと、風味がよくなる。
Using finely chopped round herring as a filling for rice balls improves the flavor.
味噌汁にうるめ節を加えると、だしがきいておいしい。
Adding dried shredded round herring to miso soup gives it a rich broth and makes it delicious.
Compound of 潤目 (urume, 'round herring') + 節 (bushi, 'dried fish fillet'). The exact historical origin of the preparation method is uncertain, but it is a traditional preserved food.