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

When it comes to bean dishes in Miyagi Prefecture, Zunda Mochi is famous. The taste of zunda bean paste made from edamame is delicious, mixed with rice cakes.

Recently, a Zunda-themed character called Tohoku Zunko `Zunda Horizun '' was created using funds raised through crowdfunding, which has become a hot topic.

In the story of "Zunda Horizon", Natto appears as Zunda's rival.

You may be wondering, "Why is Natto a rival to Zunda?", but natto is actually a very familiar food to Miyagi Prefecture.

This is because not only "zunda mochi" but also " natto mochi " are popular in Miyagi Prefecture! This time, we will introduce "natto mochi," a rice cake dish that Miyagi residents believe is in the country

Areas where natto mochi is eaten

I had a misunderstanding until recently, but most people from Miyagi Prefecture seem to think that natto mochi is a national way to eat it.

However, natto mochi is not only eaten in Miyagi Prefecture. It seems to be eaten in Yamagata Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, parts of Akita Prefecture, and even Hokkaido.

Miyagi and Yamagata are similar to Zunda Mochi, so it's understandable, and Yokote City, Akita Prefecture is the birthplace of natto , and since it is adjacent to Yamagata, it is no wonder they are eaten. Iwate Prefecture is famous for its mochi food culture in Ichinoseki City , and it is said that there are currently over 300 variations. However, I was surprised that it was eaten in Hokkaido as well.

Looking into it, there was a history that Hokkaido was renovated and relocated from all over Miyagi Prefecture in order to develop its exploration during the Meiji period. It may have been possible that the method of eating natto mochi was also introduced at that time.

In Hokkaido, "Izui" used in Miyagi, Yamagata, and Iwate is well-known, so it may be due to the culture of the Tohoku region.

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How to make natto mochi

Making natto mochi is easy!
What to prepare

• Natto
• rice cake

That's all!

First, bake the rice cakes in a toaster oven.

3-5 minutes at 1000KW , but it's fine to serve it when it looks delicious. If you are using cut rice cakes, make a cross cut on the surface before placing them in the toaster oven and apply water to them to swell them neatly!

The cut mochi I used this time had a cross-shaped cut in it from the beginning, so I baked it as is.
Then...?

Look, this is what it is... I got the top and bottom wrong! !

It bulged to swell nicely, but the cross cut was turned down so it stuck to the aluminum foil!

Well, that's the case.

Get ready and stir in the natto while baking in the oven.

The natto used is smaller than the tinted rice balls! Hikiwari is not suitable for hot rice cakes as it tends to smell very strong.

Once the rice cakes are cooked, pour them in hot water and place the natto on top and you're done!

This is the "natto mochi" method of eating it, which is said to be more popular in Miyagi and Yamagata than Isobeyaki!

Variations of natto mochi

So far, I have introduced how to make natto mochi, but from now on, I will introduce a secret ingredient that can be added to make it even more delicious!

Sesame oil

This is the only option for fragrance! The appetizing sesame scent is amazing!

Kimchi

Kimchi natto mochi has three characteristics: spicy, sourness, and aroma.
If you add too much, it will turn into kimchi mochi, so you need to determine the appropriate amount.

Grated radish

If you want a refreshing taste, you can also add grated radish.

mayonnaise

This is my favorite way of eating. Just add a little to the natto. It adds a slight sourness to accent the flavor.

However, be careful as it will be too relaxed if you put it in too much!

summary

In addition to the other methods introduced this time, there are endless ways to eat natto mochi, including chopped broth, green onions, and mentaiko! It's good to eat it in an orthodox way, but it's also fun to try developing your own original way of eating with a little ingenuity!

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