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.

Ebishi

Saitama

Sweets eaten on celebrations in Chichibu

Ebishi

Ebishi is a traditional sweets from chichibu region containing small pieces of Yuzu (Japanese citrus) peel and nuts. It is originally made as a preserved food during the Sengoku period (1467-1590) and been served as a part of wedding dinner until the end of the world wars.

Recipi of cuisin

for ６ persons

  • Water1 cup
  • Soy sauce7 tbs
  • Oil3 tbs
  • Wheat flour450-500g
  • Sugar1 tbs
  • Sesame2 tbs
  • Walnuts50g
  • Peanuts50g
  • Yuzua little
  • Red pickled gingera little
1.
Roughly chop walnuts and peanuts, finely chop yuzu peels and red pickled ginger. Mix them with flour, sugar, sesame, sake, soy sauce and little bit of water and kneed them together.
2.
Shape it into like a log, place it in the steamer and cook for 20-25 minutes.
3.
Slice and serve on the plate.

Information provided by : Saitama traditional local food recipe book

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