Foie gras is a popular and well-known delicacy in French cuisine. Its flavour is described as rich, buttery, and delicate. Foie gras is sold whole, or is prepared into mousse, parfait, and may also be served as an accompaniment to another food item, such as steak.
Frozen green soybeans, often served in Japanese restaurants as an appetizer, are called edamame. They are low-calorie and heart-healthy diet. Heat up the edamame as much as you want while preserving the rest. Sprinkle cooked edamame with coarse sea salt or enjoy it plain.
Narutomaki or naruto is a type of kamaboko (cured fish surimi). Each slice of naruto has a pink or red spiral pattern, which resembles the Naruto whirlpools in the Naruto Strait between Awaji Island and Shikoku in Japan.
Chikuwa is a Japanese fish cake made of surimi, salt, starch, and egg white. Its a popular snack in Japan because it is relatively low in fat but high in protein. You can easily fill chikuwa with your favourite vegetables or serve them in a broth or salad.