ごまめ

ご

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Meanings

1

dried young anchovies; dried young sardines

usually written using kana alone

Small dried fish used in Japanese cooking, especially as a topping or in osechi. Also called 田作り.

See also: 田作り

おせち料りょう理りにごまめが入はいっている。
Dried young anchovies are included in the New Year's osechi dishes.
ごまめを酒さけと醤しょう油ゆで甘あま辛からく煮にる。
Simmer dried young anchovies in sake and soy sauce until sweet and savory.