Children¡¯s Day is May 5 and one symbol associated with the holiday is the koinobori, a colorful carp-styled windsock. The carp symbolizes strength and success, since, according to a Chinese legend, a carp that swims upstream against particularly strong currents and waterfalls becomes a dragon.
If you don¡¯t have the means to put up your own koinobori, you can bring that symbolism to the kitchen table in a fun way. Since this recipe only uses cooked ingredients, it¡¯s also easy on young palates who might not like raw fish. There are many components, but it¡¯s quite simple to assemble ¡ª the most difficult part may be breaking apart all your hard work to eat it.
Serves 3 to 4
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