noun
fish floss; shredded seasoned fish
A traditional Japanese food made from fish that is boiled, seasoned, and finely shredded until fluffy. Often used as a topping for rice or sushi.
ちらし寿司にでんぶを散らすと彩りがきれいだ。
Sprinkling fish floss on scattered sushi makes it look colorful.
でんぶは甘辛い味付けが一般的だ。
Fish floss is typically seasoned sweet and salty.
The origin is uncertain. The kanji 田麩 are ateji; the word may be related to 田 (den, 'rice paddy') and 麩 (fu, 'wheat gluten'), but the exact derivation is unclear.