Damako Hot Pot
Just as delicious as Kiritanpo Hot Pot

About Damako Hot Pot

Damako Hot Pot (だまこ鍋, Damako nabe) features "damako," which are small rice balls made by lightly mashing freshly cooked rice in a mortar until some grains remain intact. The mixture is then shaped into bite-sized balls with hands moistened in lightly salted water.

Originating from the southern Akita region near Lake Hachirogata, Damako Hot Pot blends a flavorful broth made from Hinai Jidori chicken, seasoned with soy sauce or miso. The hot pot is brimming with local ingredients like Hinai Jidori chicken, green onions, Japanese parsley, maitake mushrooms, and burdock root.

This hearty dish is a complete meal in itself, packed with rice, meat, and vegetables for excellent nutrition. The star of the dish, the tender "damako," retains a gentle rice texture while absorbing the savory broth, resulting in a delightful chewy bite.

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