Historical Background

Characteristics

This is one of the Japanese local cuisines which are mixed with meats and vegetables in soup. Damako-nebe is composed of chicken stock and chicken meat, rice balls, and fresh vegetables such as green onion, burdock, and maitake mushroom. The recipe depends on individuals, but these ingredients are common among Akita. The main ingredient is rice, which is shaped into a ball. While boiled, it is not good for it to collapse, so before boiling it, rice should be rolled up strongly by hand to the size of a ping-pong ball. On the other hand, not only are ingredients important, but the soup is essential. Its soup is made of chicken stock, so we can enjoy the taste of the harmony of chicken and vegetables.

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Direct Voice from - Hijin Omori

Even though I am not from Akita, it tastes nostalgic, and I feel safe and warm when I eat Damako-nabe. In terms of taste, I cannot say anything bad, and it is very easy for me to cook this cuisine, so damako-nabe can save a lot of cost. Damako-nabe is not only yummy and warm, but also full of nutrition. These days, I eat unbalanced food in every meal, so I want to cook this when I feel my diet lacks nutrition. Overall, damako-nabe should not be the cuisine unique to Tohoku, Akita. This is very nutritious and reasonable, so it should prevail among many Japanese all over the prefecture.