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Arumado (Egg in Fish-cake) ｜ Our Regional Cuisines

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    Arumado (Egg in Fish-cake)

Arumado (Egg in Fish-cake)

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  • Main lore areas

    Hirado District

  • Main ingredients used

    Boiled eggs, Fish paste

  • History/origin/related events

    "Arumado" is a local specialty from the Hirado area, which served as a key point for overseas trade until the early Edo period. It is a molded dish containing boiled eggs, and its distinctive feature is the pink color outlining the cut section, achieved by using food coloring.
    While primarily associated with Hirado, a similar molded dish is known as "Arimado" in Sasebo, with just a slight difference in spelling. In Nagasaki, it is called "Ryugan," named after the dragon-like appearance of the cut section. Each of these has become a local specialty in its respective region.
    The Western-style name "Arumado" is said to derive from the Dutch word "Almatoore" (to wrap) or the Portuguese word "Arumado" (to arm oneself). In Sasebo, there is a local belief that it was named "Arimado" by a missionary named Arimado, who supposedly devised it as a nutritious food.

  • Opportunities and times of eating habits

    When cut into two, the area around the egg is adorned with a red hue. For a long time, it has been cherished as a celebratory dish served at festivals (kunchi), New Year, and other joyous occasions. On the other hand, some local kamaboko (fish cake) shops regularly sell it, leading to an increase in its presence on everyday dining tables in recent years.

  • How to eat

    Cut into two or four pieces and arrange them on a plate to showcase the dragon-eye-like cross-section. When eating, you can enjoy it as is or add your favorite condiments. In recent years, it has also been used as an ingredient in oden.

  • Efforts for Preservation and Succession

    (Outline of traditions, preservation societies, social media use, modern approaches for commercialization etc.)
    Nagasaki Prefecture emphasizes the importance of preserving its unique food culture in its efforts to promote food education. As part of its initiative to pass down regional cuisine to the next generation, one of the selected dishes is "Arumado" from Hirado, recognized as one of the top ten local dishes that should be handed down to future generations.

RECIPE

Ingredients (2 servings)

  • Boiled eggs 2
  • Fish paste (surimi) 80g
  • Frying oil As needed
  • Food coloring(red) 1 drop
  • Water 10cc

How to cook

  • 1. Roll boiled eggs in water mixed with food coloring to give them color.

  • 2. Wrap the colored eggs with fish paste (surimi) and shape them.

  • 3. Place the prepared eggs into heated oil and fry them on low heat.

provider : Food Lifestyle Improvement Promotion Council in Hirado City

Recipes vary depending on the region and home.

Contact

Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Tel:+81-3-3502-5516

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