shiokara; salted fermented seafood paste
A traditional Japanese food made by salting and fermenting seafood such as squid, fish entrails, or shrimp. Often served as a side dish or with alcohol.
I ordered squid shiokara at the izakaya.
Shiokara goes perfectly with rice.
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Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Kana spelling, often used in menus or casual contexts.
Compound of 塩 (salt) and 辛 (spicy/salty), referring to the salty, pungent taste of the fermented seafood paste.