Natto mochi
The taste of tradition passed down in the birthplace of natto
Natto mochi introduction
The Keihoku area is also the birthplace of the Yamakuni Corps that fought in the Boshin War, and there is an anecdote that farmers brought natto in the event of their dispatch, and the name of Yamakuni natto, which is now a specialty of Keihoku district comes from here . In an era when food was unsatisfactory, 'natto mochi' (natto mochi), which was a valuable source of protein, wrapped in rich mochi, was also liked by farmers. At that time, 'natto mochi' was about as big as the face, and it is said that the third of New Year had eaten this mochi in the sun.
In addition to the Keihoku region, Hiyoshi-cho, and Miyama-cho, Nantan City, there is a custom of making 'natto mochi' (natto mochi), and each region has different ways and shapes.
It is eaten at festive occasions such as New Year holidays, and in the Keihoku region, there is a custom to eat 'natto mochi' and miso soup on New Year's holidays. Once upon the end of the year, the patriarch created the number of family members and ate it carefully.
There are two main ways to eat: natto and mochi, mixed with natto in mochi, and then grilled and eaten. The other way is to wrap natto in mochi, and then eat it by sprinkling it with rice cake. It is said that it is also preferred to bake 'natto mochi' which became hard and flavored and eaten.