What is Kamaboko?

Kamaboko is a seafood product that is steamed, grilled, fried, or poached. Kamaboko is made from white fish, which is filleted, pounded into paste, mixed with salt, sugar, egg whites, fish sauce and Japanese sake. You can enjoy the goodness of fish with a delicious flavor and a unique texture-smooth and chewy.

Steamed

Grilled

Fried

Poached

How to Make Kamaboko

Kamaboko is made from all natural ingredients: wild white fish, egg whites, salt, sugar, fish sauce and Japanese sake.
It contains no artificial coloring or seasonings, and no preservatives. Kamaboko's white color and unique texture come from all-natural ingredients and are the result of interaction of fish, water, and salt during the production process.

Fillet Fish for Meat

Clean and Rinse Fish

Ground into Paste

Shape onto Wood Boards

Steam to Cook

Cool to Finish

History of Kamaboko

The history of Kamaboko started in the Heian Period (8th century). There is a famous story about a celebration dinner for a minister at which Kamaboko was served. At that time, Kamaboko was ground fish meat molded onto a bamboo stick before cooking. The shape was similar to “Gama-no-ho” the top of the cattail plant, and so got its name Kamaboko. This is where the name Kamaboko comes from.

Learn about Kamaboko from NHK

NHK, Japan's public broadcaster, produced a piece about Kamaboko featuring Suzuhiro to tell the story. "Kamaboko is a traditional type of fish cake made from pureed white fish that can be steamed, grilled or deep-fried. It's available in a variety of shapes, like red-and-white half circles and donut-like cylinders. Packed with protein, it works well in practically any type of cooking. We visit the famous production area of Odawara and learn about the artistry that goes into its distinctive springy texture." NHK

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