[Okitama region, Yamagata prefecture] Eating the flowers used in the imperial crest is a real treat | Delicious food in autumn!

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2022.10.13
Last updated: 2022.10.13

table of contents

1 What do you mean by “extraordinary”? Do you eat flowers?
- 1.1 What is the origin of the name?
- 1.2 Since when has it been eaten?
2 Introducing how everyone eats ``Motteno other''!
3 Is there anything good about eating chrysanthemums? What is the efficacy?
- 3.1 What are the effects of chrysanthemum flowers?
4 Are there different types of edible chrysanthemums?
5 summary

Autumn of harvest, autumn of appetite? One of the many delicious autumn ingredients is chrysanthemums.

Do you eat chrysanthemum flowers? It may not be popular nationwide. It is a well-known sight to see chrysanthemums attached to sashimi.

However, in the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture, dishes using chrysanthemums often appear on the autumn table .

We will introduce you to the origin of the name edible chrysanthemums, how to eat them, and the deliciousness and efficacy of edible chrysanthemums, which are so loved that they are even grown at home.

Please read to the end.

What do you mean by “extraordinary”? Do you eat flowers?

What is the origin of the name?

It is not clear when the name ``Motte no other'' came to be called ``Motte no other'' or ``Motte chrysanthemum' ' because eating the Imperial family's emblem [Chrysanthemum crest] was ``too scary.'' It seems that it has become like this.

The official name of this variety is Enmeiraku The name suggests good luck, so it's only natural that you'll want to eat it.

Since when has it been eaten?

Nowadays as a local cuisineThe culture of eating edible chrysanthemums still remains in Yamagata Prefecture, but its history dates back to the end of the Edo period.It seems that it is.

Over a long period of time, breeding has progressed and there are now many different varieties, including varieties that have the unique bitterness of chrysanthemums, but have a mild sweetness.

Introducing how everyone eats ``Motteno other''!

Edible pink chrysanthemums become brighter when boiled in a little vinegar If you boil it quickly and rinse it under running water, it will come out surprisingly clean.

we recommend mixing them with spinach or cabbage to make a dip

Only the petals of chrysanthemums are eaten.

Remove the sepals from the flowers, scatter the petals, and cook. It is often boiled and eaten with hot sauce, but it is also useful in a variety of arranged dishes.

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The color and texture of carpaccio will whet your appetite!

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Boiled and pickled in sweet vinegar, ``Motte no other'' is an accent to salads! This is a great item for women.

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The chrysanthemum and nameko salad is also good. Sake seems to be going well! Yamagata Prefecture has many delicious local sakes, so sake cups are popular during the long autumn nights.

Is there anything good about eating chrysanthemums? What is the efficacy?

chrysanthemums begin to bloomSeptember is the Chrysanthemum FestivalThe annual festivals are January 1st, March 3rd, May 5th, July 7th, and the last one is September 9th. It is also said to be a day to ward off evil spirits.

In the Okitama region, there is a custom of offering sake and offerings to Yashiki Myojin (the god who protects the mansion and land) on the 9th, 19th, and 29th of September, called Mikunichi. .

What are the effects of chrysanthemum flowers?

Edible chrysanthemums contain a lot of vitamin E. Vitamin E has an antioxidant effect, suppresses the action of active oxygen, and helps prevent aging.

Furthermore, it is rich in vitamin C, so it can be expected to be good for your skin .

You'll often see it served with sashimi, and there's a reason for it. Chrysanthemums contain a detoxifying substance called glutathione, which is why they are added to sashimi, which is eaten raw.

Chrysanthemum flowers also have the effect of lowering blood pressure.It might be a good idea to give your chopsticks a little rest each meal by pickling them in sweet and sour vinegar.I don't know.

Are there different types of edible chrysanthemums?

It's so beautiful! Yamagata Prefecture seems to be at the top in consumption of edible chrysanthemums. You can also mix yellow chrysanthemums with pink chrysanthemums!

summary

Chrysanthemums, a beautiful food that is often eaten during the autumn season, are not only delicious but also good for beauty and health. We are grateful to our ancestors who thought of the flowers that represent autumn as edible!

The Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture is an attractive place where the culture of eating delicious everyday ingredients such as hedges (silkie) and weeds (purslane) has been inherited. The idea of having chrysanthemums grown and blooming in your garden on your table is sure to double your appetite.