What is natto mochi that is so delicious that Miyagi residents mistake it for being from the whole country?

Miyagi Prefecture is famous for its bean dishes, including " Zunda Mochi ." The taste of mochi coated with zunda paste made from edamame beans is simply exquisite.

Recently, Tohoku Zunko Zunda Horizon Zun " was created with funds raised through crowdfunding, which

In the story of "Zunda Horizon," natto appears as a rival to Zunda

You may be wondering, "Why is natto a rival to zunda?", but in fact natto is a very familiar food in Miyagi Prefecture

That's because in Miyagi Prefecture, not only is "Zunda Mochi" popular, but " Natto Mochi " is also popular! This time, we'll be introducing "Natto Mochi," a mochi dish that Miyagi residents believe is popular nationwide

Areas where natto mochi is eaten

I was also mistaken until recently, but it seems that most people from Miyagi Prefecture think that natto mochi is a way of eating that is common throughout the country

However, natto mochi is not a dish that is only eaten in Miyagi Prefecture. It is also eaten in Yamagata Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, parts of Akita Prefecture, and Hokkaido

It makes sense that Miyagi and Yamagata share the zunda mochi mochi, and Yokote City in Akita Prefecture is said to be the birthplace of natto, which is also a neighboring city of Yamagata, so it's not surprising that they eat it. Iwate Prefecture is famous for its mochi culture in Ichinoseki City , and it's said that there are currently over 300 varieties. However, it's surprising to learn that it's also eaten in Hokkaido.

Upon further investigation, I discovered that Hokkaido had a history of development during the Meiji period, when people from various parts of Miyagi Prefecture migrated to the area. It is possible that the way of eating natto mochi was introduced at that time

"izui," in Hokkaido , so it may be that the culture of the Tohoku region has had a strong influence.

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How to make natto mochi

Natto mochi is easy to make!
Here's what you need:

• Natto
• rice cake

That's all!

First, bake the mochi in a toaster oven

3-5 minutes at 1000KW , but you can take it out whenever it looks delicious. If you're using cut mochi, make a cross-shaped cut on the surface and apply water to it before putting it in the toaster oven, which will help it rise nicely!

The rice cakes I used this time already had a cross cut in them, so I tried baking them as they were.
And then...?

See, this way ...oh no, I got it mixed up!!

It did rise nicely, but because I cut the cross face down, it stuck really badly to the aluminum foil!

Well, that's how it goes sometimes

Now, let's cheer ourselves up and stir the natto while it's baking in the oven

using smaller grains of natto rather than whole grains ! Since whole grains tend to have a strong odor, they are not suitable for hot mochi.

Once the rice cakes are cooked, dip them in hot water, place the natto on top, and it's done!

This is "natto mochi," a way of eating that is more popular than isobeyaki in Miyagi and Yamagata!

Variations of Natto Mochi

So far we've introduced how to make natto mochi, but from here on we'll introduce some secret ingredients that you can add to make it even more delicious!

Sesame oil

This is the perfect flavoring! The appetizing sesame aroma is amazing!

Kimchi

Kimchi natto mochi has all three of the elements: spiciness, sourness, and aroma.
If you add too much, it will turn into kimchi mochi, so you need to find the right amount.

Grated daikon radish

If you want a refreshing taste, you can add grated daikon radish

mayonnaise

This is my favorite way to eat it. Just add a little to natto. It adds a slight sourness that accentuates the flavor

However, be careful not to add too much as it will become too runny!

summary

In addition to the ones introduced this time, there are endless ways to eat natto mochi, such as with chopped seaweed, green onions, or mentaiko! It's fine to eat it the traditional way, but it's also fun to try to come up with your own original way of eating it with a little ingenuity!

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