青森県·郷土料理
Horse Meat Cuisine of Kanagi
Aomori is one of Japan's leading producers of horse meat. In particular, in Kanagi—the town where Osamu Dazai was born and raised—horse meat has been enjoyed since ancient times. The Tsugaru region, where Kanagi is located, has a history of prosperity as a horse-producing area. Inheriting this culture, people in Kanagi have traditionally eaten not only fresh horse sashimi but also hot pots featuring horse meat simmered in a miso-based broth. When simmered slowly with burdock root and tofu, the savory umami spreads with every bite. Horse meat is surprisingly mild in flavor, with a robust richness in its lean meat. During the cold season, a warm horse meat hot pot is especially soothing to the body. Kanagi's horse meat dishes, which continue to be loved by locals, offer a taste that conveys the food culture of Oku-Tsugaru.
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