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: ウルメ
Using finely chopped round herring as a filling for rice balls improves the flavor.
Adding dried shredded round herring to miso soup gives it a rich broth and makes it delicious.
削り節 is a general term for shaved dried fish (often bonito), whereas うるめ節 specifically uses round herring and is typically finely chopped rather than shaved into thin flakes.
Standard kanji spelling for this dried fish product.
Alternate kanji spelling using the full kanji for 潤目 (round herring).
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.