Ikameshi

Have you ever heard of squid? They are these underwater creatures that have long tentacles and swim in the ocean. Some people like to eat them, and one of the ways they do this is called ikameshi.

To make ikameshi, the squid is first cleaned and then stuffed with yummy things like rice, vegetables, and sometimes even more squid! Then, the squid is tied up with string, almost like a package, and cooked in a special sauce made from soy sauce and sugar.

Once it's all cooked, the squid is super tender and flavorful! People can enjoy eating it hot or cold, and it's a popular dish in some parts of Japan.

So, ikameshi is basically a special dish made with squid that's been stuffed with rice and veggies, and cooked in a sweet soy sauce. Yum!