Yamauchi Imonoko Soup

Yamauchi Imonoko Soup introduction

In the southern region of Akita Prefecture, taro is referred to as "imonoko." Among them, the "Yamauchi Imonoko," cultivated in the Yamauchi area of Yokote City, stands out for its unique stickiness and smooth texture, thanks to the region's distinctive soil and climate. The fertile soil, carried by rivers from the mountains and deposited over time, combined with the area's sharp temperature differences and morning mist that gathers on the leaves and nourishes the tubers, create the ideal conditions for growing these taro roots. "Imonoko Soup," made generously with these Yamauchi Imonoko taro, offers a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. In the fall, there's a beloved tradition called "Nabekko Picnic," where schoolchildren bring their own ingredients and prepare Imonoko Soup together—a heartwarming seasonal event.

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• NameYamauchi Imonoko Soup
• Area Akita
• Kind of food Local cuisine

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