秋田県·郷土料理
Damako Nabe
Damako Nabe is a simple hot pot dish passed down around the Hachirogata area and is beloved in towns like Gojome. The name 'damako' comes from 'dama' (ball/lump) combined with the Akita dialect suffix 'ko'. The dish features 'damako mochi', made by partially crushing cooked rice and rolling it into balls, which are then simmered with vegetables in a chicken broth. It is said to have originated as a farmhouse staple even older than Kiritanpo, making it a unique dish characteristic of the rice-producing region of Akita. It is enjoyed alongside seasonal vegetables such as Seriyama maitake mushrooms and burdock root. The key to its flavor is the broth made from Akita's pride, Hinai Jidori chicken. This heartwarming winter feast combines a rich, savory soup with chewy damako mochi.
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