Magnolia leaf miso

Hida's local cuisine eaten by putting miso on top of dried magnolia leaves and grilling
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Magnolia leaf miso introduction

In the Hida region, magnolia leaves that have fallen in the fall have been collected and used as cooking utensils. Magnolia trees are large deciduous broad-leaved trees that can be seen in mountains all over Japan. Magnolia leaves have an antibacterial effect, and when wrapped, the food lasts a long time, and the good smell is transferred to make it delicious. There are various theories about the origin, but it is said that it began in the Hida region where forestry flourished, when somabito people (somabito) who make a living doing mountain work used magnolia leaves instead of plates to grill miso in the mountains. Magnolia leaf miso is a simple dish eaten while grilling miso paste and chopped green onions on top of magnolia leaves, and in addition to going well with rice, it is also said to be the perfect side dish for alcoholic beverages. It is now grilled with Hida beef, mushrooms, etc., and is an essential hospitality dish in this region.

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