福島県·郷土料理
Wappa-meshi
The moment you lift the lid of the wappa, the scent of hinoki cypress wafts up. Beyond the hot steam, glossy rice and bountiful mountain delicacies peek out densely. Wappa-meshi is a local dish where rice and ingredients are placed in a 'wappa'—a container made by bending thin wooden boards—and steamed to perfection in a bamboo steamer. In Aizu, it is common to feature the blessings of the mountains, such as wild plants and mushrooms. Because hinoki cypress wappa is used, the charm lies in being able to enjoy both the flavor and the aroma every time you open the lid. A single bite of rice soaked in dashi broth along with tender wild plants. A warm feast enveloped in the scent of wood. The happiness of devouring a freshly steamed meal is found right here.
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