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.

Kakeae

Saga

Vinegar and miso dressed foods. A real treat in fishing villages.

Kakeae

Kake-ae refers to dressing whatever ingredient in a miso and vinegar dressing. According to season, that ingredient may be squid, fish, daikon radish or cucumbers. It is eaten throughout the year as everyday food. This dish was considered a treat for fishing villagers and special versions served during festival time, making a name for itself across the prefecture.

Recipi of cuisin

for ４ persons

[ Kake-Ae ]

  • Small squid2
  • Cucumber150g
  • Carrot40g
  • Toasted sesame seeds1 tablespoon
  • Rice miso1.5 tablespoon
  • Sugar2 tablespoon
  • Vinegar1.5 tablespoon
1.
Remove squid guts and blanch in hot water before slicing.
2.
Slice cucumber and carrots to 1 cm batons. Rub with salt.
3.
Grind sesame seeds in pestle and mortar. Add miso, sugar then vinegar (in that order) then add 1 and 2.

Information provided by : Saga Prefectural Manufacturer Support Division

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