丸まる干ぼし

noun

whole dried small fish; whole dried daikon

Refers to small fish or daikon radish that have been dried whole, without being cut or filleted. Common in traditional Japanese preserved foods.

• この丸まる干ぼしは、いわしをそのまま干ほしたものです。

  These whole dried fish are sardines dried as they are.

• 大だい根こんの丸まる干ぼしは、煮に物ものに使つかうと良よい出だ汁しが出でます。

  Whole dried daikon gives a good broth when used in simmered dishes.