All Dried Up

A frequent scene around fish markets in these parts are piles of sun-dried fish, usually anchovies and sardines. Not to be underestimated as a delicacy, these can be eaten as is, or stir-fried and prepared in various ways, from stand-alone to mixed-in with vegetables and spices.

A Japanese man I met earlier today revealed that the world famous miso-soup can be enhanced with dried anchovies, which are then removed ahead of serving, with only the taste remaining.

Morning surprise- Dried squid