Kanpyo are prepared dried shavings of calabash (a type of gourd) which are used as an ingredient in sushi. They are unique and delicious, and appear in many other Japanese dishes, such as stewed “Nimono” and marinated “Aemono” foods. When used for sushi, Kanpyo are flavored with dashi (broth), sugar, mirin (sweet cooking rice wine), soy sauce and other ingredients depending on the recipe