Mogami River Oshin Bento

Mogami River Oshin Bento introduction

The “Mogami River Oshin Bento,” which is offered on Mogami River Boat Ride in Yamagata Prefecture, is a special bento that uses plenty of local ingredients and allows you to feel the history and culture of the region. This bento was developed to convey the appeal of the Mogami River basin, which was the setting for the NHK TV series novel “Oshin.” The purpose is for tourists to enjoy local flavors by being offered during boat rafting. The main contents of “Mogami River Oshin Bento” are as follows. ・Four color rice: river trout pickled in moromi, simmered horse bran, Hakusan dacha beans, salmon roe ・From Mamurogawa: Stir-fried oyster mushrooms ・From Kanayama: stir-fried pork with rice ・From Shinjo: Live carp simmered in umami ・Tozawa: fried daikon ・Others: seasonal hitashi, seasoned eggs These ingredients are nurtured by the rich nature and climate of the Mogami River basin. For example, river trout grows in clear streams and is characterized by its fatty meat. Hiratake mushrooms are rich in dietary fiber and vitamin D, which contribute to maintaining health. Pork, the daughter of rice, has tender, flavourful meat, and supplies good quality protein. This bento is served onboard the Mogami River boat ride, and you can enjoy local flavors while enjoying the scenery. In particular, river trout pickled in moromi-zuke and live carp umani go great with sake. By combining it with famous local sake “Dewa Sakura” and “Jikigen,” the umami of the dish will stand out even more. “Mogami River Oshin Bento” is a luxurious dish where you can enjoy the nature, history, and local food culture of Mogami River all at once. When you go boating, be sure to pick up this bento and enjoy it while feeling the Mogami River breeze.

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• NameMogami River Oshin Bento
• Area Yamagata
• Kind of food Bento & Onigiri

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