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