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.

Kamonasu-no-dengaku

Kyoto

Enjoyable flavor of “Kamo-nasu”, a dish for summer

Kamonasu-no-dengaku

This is a shallow-fried half kamo-nasu with sweetened miso paste on it. “kamo-nasu” is a fat rounded eggplant which is a popular summer vegetable originated in Kamigamo and Nishikamo area in Kyoto. This eggplant is famous for its fleshy texture and juiciness. “ kamonasu-no-dengaku” is a dish that makes the most of the kamo-nasu. This dish is served from early July, and often served at traditional Japanese restaurants during Gion-festival in July.

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