Whitebait

Not vegan. If you see it, put it back.

Also spotted as

ちりめんじゃこchirimen jako

dried baby sardines

じゃこjako

small dried fish

釜揚げしらすkamaage shirasu

boiled whitebait

しらす干しshirasu boshi

dried whitebait

Where it hides

Rice bowls, salads, tofu toppings, pasta and pizza, onigiri, ふりかけ.