Glossary K

Kanpyo maki refers to Japanese pickled gourd rolls

Kappa is a Japanese term for cucumber when used in a roll.

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Kaiware maki is a Japanese Daikon sprout roll

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Kajiki is a japanese term for swordfish

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Kakomi sushi refers to Nigiri sushi wrapped to hold in less solid ingredients. Kakomi sushi is also called Gunkan maki and Funamori, battleship roll and boat wrap, respectively

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Kamaboko refers to Japanese fish cake made from pounded whitefish mixed with cornstarch, formed into a sausage shape and cooked