also: はくてん
noun
white deep-fried kamaboko
A type of 揚げかまぼこ (deep-fried fish cake) that is white in color, often made from white fish paste.
See also: 揚げかまぼこ
この白天は、おでんに入れると美味しい。
This white deep-fried kamaboko is delicious when added to oden.
揚げかまぼこ is the general term for deep-fried fish cake, while 白天 specifically refers to the white variety.
Compound of 白 (white) and 天, an abbreviation of 天ぷら (tempura), referring to its deep-fried preparation. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.