秋田県·特産品
Tonburi
The moment you put it in your mouth, tiny grains pop with a delightful texture. These deep green granules are only about one or two millimeters in diameter. Their appearance is so similar to dark fish roe that it is easy to understand why they are called 'caviar of the fields,' possessing such a beautiful luster. This is produced through a laborious process of heating and processing the seeds of the Kochia plant. Odate City in Akita Prefecture remains almost the sole production area for this delicacy. The flavor and aroma themselves are not particularly strong; rather, the star of the show is that light, crisp texture. When mixed with tororo (grated yam) or natto, it creates a pleasant popping sensation within the stickiness. Try it served on mountain yam with a single drop of soy sauce and a touch of wasabi. It is a dish unique to Akita, where pale green grains glisten at the tips of your chopsticks.
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