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.

Chestnut and rice

Saga

A must-have for celebrations

Chestnut and rice

A must-have at traditional ‘Okunchi’ celebrations. It is eaten across the prefecture, however the Arita city style of serving this dish in a rectangular wooden dish during October ‘Okunchi’ celebrations is well-known.

Recipi of cuisin

for ４ persons

  • Sweet rice400g
  • Chestnuts (peeled)300g
  • Azuki beans（dried）80g
  • Saltsmall amount
1.
Wash rice and soak overnight.
2.
Peel chestnuts and boil azuki beans 1/8th of the way through.
3.
Take 1 out of water, mix with 2 and add salt. Steam.

Information provided by : Saga Prefectural Manufacturer Support Division

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