秋田県·特産品
Junsai (Water Shield)
Mitane Town is Japan's leading producer, generating approximately 90% of the country's junsai. Junsai are the young shoots of an aquatic plant that grows in marshes; it is said that more than 90% of them consist of water, meaning they can only grow in pure and abundant water. Surrounded by the World Natural Heritage site Shirakami-Sanchi and the Dewa Hills, Mitane Town has supported this top-tier production thanks to the blessing of pure underground water flowing from the mountains. Harvesting is a painstaking process where each bud is hand-picked while riding in small boats. The season lasts from late April to around September, with the peak occurring in June. Its defining characteristics are its jelly-like texture and smooth, slippery throat feel. It is a premium ingredient representative of summer, enjoyed in dishes such as vinegared salads (sunomono) and shabu-shabu.
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