Jakoten

Jakoten (じゃこ天) is made from small fish that are blended into a paste and then fried.

Originally Date Hidemune made his craftsman make steamed fish pastes in 1615.

He loved steamed fish pastes when he was in Sendai so he wanted to eat them in Ehime.

Hotarujako is the Japanese name for Acropoma japonicum, a member of the bioluminescent fish family Acropomatidae, called glowbelly or lanternbelly in English.

When jakoten is eaten, it should be broiled using a frying pan or shichirin (portable clay stove).