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Konowata

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ A dish from Japan

Konowata, a dish from Japan
Koji Horaguchi Β· CC BY 2.0

Konowata is a kind of shiokara, made from sea cucumber intestines. It is one of Japan's Chinmi.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientssea cucumber intestines, salt
πŸ”₯Cooking methodsalted and fermented
πŸ‘…Flavour & styleintensely salty, briny, umami delicacy
πŸ•’When it’s eatensmall savoury accompaniment to drinks

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Konowata come from?
Konowata is a dish that originated in Japan.
What is Konowata?
Konowata is a kind of shiokara, made from sea cucumber intestines. It is one of Japan's Chinmi.