Shirasu don

Shirasu don is a traditional dish originating from the Kanagawa region. It’s a specialty of Chigasaki, Enoshima Island, and Kamakura. The dish is made with shirasu – baby sardines, sand lances, and herring. The fish are eaten dried, boiled, or raw with soy sauce.

Their texture is light and fluffy, while the aromas are slightly salty. For shirasu don, fresh and raw shirasu is simply placed on top of a bed of rice in a bowl. The dish is often enriched with the addition of seaweed, Japanese herbs, and sliced leeks, with soy sauce and tare on the side.