Japanese Traditional New Year's Banquet

Date: the 8th Jan, 2017 Written by Moe

2. Tazukuri (Caramelised Small Sardines)

kazunoko

Caramelised Small Sardines

Roast them first, then caramelise with Soy sauce and rice sherry.

In old days small sardines were used to fertilise the soil.
Therefore they are symbols of rich crops.
We eat them wishing a fruitful year.