The history, culture, and lifestyles of the area are mixed and condensed in one plate of a local dish that has been passed for generations in mountain and fishing villages throughout Japan. We will introduce various unknown local dishes, also known as the soul food of the Japanese people.

Niimoji

Saga

Everyday food for the hot summer months

Niimoji

A vinegar dressed ‘salad’ using a kind of potato known as a water arum. Eaten during the hot summer months, this dish is also known as ‘Zuiki’ in other area. Sometimes the potatoes are dried for preservation. It tastes even better when served cold.

Recipi of cuisin

for ４ persons

  • Water potato200g

[ A ]

  • Vinegar1 cup
  • Sugar6 tablespoon
  • Saltsmall amount
  • Chili peppersmall amount
  • Gingersmall amount
1.
Peel potato and chop into 4 cm pieces. Place in water.
※ When peeling start at root and work toward leaves.
※ Wash thoroughly.
2.
Add A together in a pot and bring to a boil. Add potato and boil.
※Boiling too much ruins the texture.
3.
Garnish with sliced ginger

Information provided by : Saga Prefectural Manufacturer Support Division

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