福島県·郷土料理
Komi-mochi (Freeze-dried Mochi)
This is a traditional preserved food filled with the wisdom of Iitate Village, turning the bitter cold to its advantage. Komi-mochi is made by soaking mochi in water, freezing it, and then exposing it to the cold winter winds to dry. This old-fashioned method utilizes the large temperature fluctuations between day and night to slowly remove moisture, born from the ingenuity of ancestors who sought not to waste precious rice. It is a food culture alive with the unique wisdom of snowy regions, passed down since ancient times in the Abukuma area. When toasted, it becomes crispy and fragrant, bringing back a chewy texture inside. When topped with kinako (roasted soybean flour) or sugar soy sauce, the simple sweetness and aroma nurtured in the cold are further enhanced. Please enjoy this taste born from the wisdom of the snowy lands.
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