Matsumaezuke

Matsumaezuke is a Japanese pickle which consists of thin slices of dry squid and konbu seaweed, diced herring roe, and julienned carrots. The ingredients are pickled in a mixture of sake, soy sauce, and mirin until they turn light amber in color and absorb all the flavors.

This traditional pickle originated in Matsumae, but today it is eaten throughout the country as a light snack, condiment, or a side dish.