福島県·郷土料理
Shingorou
This is a traditional dish passed down in Minami-Aizu and Shimogo Town, made by partially crushing non-glutinous rice into dumplings, coating them with 'ten-year miso,' and grilling them over charcoal for a fragrant finish. 'Juunen' (ten-year) refers to perilla. In the Aizu region, perilla has been called this because it is said that 'eating it makes you live ten years longer.' According to legend, the name originates from a man named Shingorou who, unable to afford the mochi offered during New Year's, instead cooked and rolled non-glutinous rice and grilled it with perilla miso, which became famous throughout the village. This simple flavor, created through great effort, is born from the wisdom of daily life. With the fragrant sweetness of perilla and miso paired with a chewy rice texture, this is a nostalgic dish. It is perfect for enjoying while strolling through Ouchi-juku.
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