fish cake with swirl
fish cake with swirl, 어묵
Narutomaki is a type of fish cake with a pink swirl on a white background. It's a common topping for Japanese ramen.
This swirling pattern is the namesake of the main character in the popular anime "Naruto." Its pretty design also makes it photogenic.
나루토마키는 하얀 바탕에 분홍색 소용돌이 무늬가 있는 어묵입니다. 일본 라면에 자주 들어가는 토핑이에요.
이 소용돌이 모양 때문에 인기 애니메이션 '나루토'의 주인공 이름이 되었어요. 예쁜 모양 때문에 사진 찍기에도 좋답니다.
Narutomaki is a representative decorative topping for Japanese fish cakes. Its characteristic swirl pattern is said to represent swirling water. This design is inspired by the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait in Japan.
Recently, it has gained attention on social media as a symbol of "kawaii" culture and is used as an important decorative element in character bento boxes. It's gaining popularity across Asia, even appearing as a ramen topping in Korean snack shops.