Hokkaido Sasaya Shiokara

いか塩辛 釧路港

"Shiokara" is a traditional Japanese dish made from fermented seafood, typically squid, although other types of seafood such as fish or octopus can also be used. To make shiokara, the seafood is chopped into small pieces and then fermented with salt and its own viscera or guts. This fermentation process results in a pungent, salty, and sour flavor profile.

Shiokara is often enjoyed as a side dish or appetizer in Japanese cuisine, typically served with rice or as a condiment to accompany sake or other alcoholic beverages. It is prized for its intense umami flavor and is considered a delicacy by some.