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.

Kurumafu

Niigata

A taste of mother's cooking that is healthy and goes well with any dishes.

Kurumafu

Yakifu is a traditional local food of Niigata Prefecture referred as "a taste of mother's cooking" that has been very popular for a long time. Kurumafu is a local product of Echigo, Niigata Prefecture, and it is made by roasting a mixture of wheat gluten and flour. Some shops make this without any additives, and carefully wraps and roast 4 times each. Kurumafu can be digested easily thus is also popular as a healthy ingredient for babies and old people. It can be used for osuimono, miso soup, sunomono, sukiyaki, yosenabe, chawanmushi, udon, and other dishes. This is an ingredient for everyday life.

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