箸はし休やすめ

noun

palate cleanser; intermezzo; small dish between courses

A small, refreshing dish served between courses in a Japanese meal to cleanse the palate and provide a break from the main flavors. Often a simple vegetable, pickled item, or light soup.

• 懐かい石せき料りょう理りでは、焼やき物ものの後あとに箸はし休やすめとして酢すの物ものが出だされることが多おおい。

  In kaiseki cuisine, a vinegared dish is often served as a palate cleanser after the grilled course.

• この漬つけ物ものは、脂あぶらっこい料りょう理りの合あい間まの箸はし休やすめにぴったりだ。

  These pickles are perfect as a palate cleanser between rich dishes.