新潟県·郷土料理
Myoko no Sasa-zushi
This is a traditional sushi from the Joetsu region, featuring the bounties of the mountains nestled on bamboo leaves. Myoko no Sasa-zushi is a local dish of the Joetsu area where vinegared rice is placed on Kuma-zasa (bamboo) leaves and topped with ingredients such as wild mountain vegetables. Legend has it that this dish was created when locals presented bamboo-leaf sushi to Uesugi Kenshin as he headed to the Battle of Kawanakajima. It is also said that Kenshin carried his meals wrapped in bamboo leaves, utilizing the high preservative properties of the leaves to create a long-lasting food source. The dish makes generous use of local mountain vegetables like bracken, osmundia, and bamboo shoots. The refreshing aroma of the bamboo leaves enhances the flavor of the vinegared rice and the mountain delicacies. It is a celebratory feast served during special occasions such as Obon and local festivals. Please enjoy this dish, which embodies the wisdom of our ancestors and the essence of our snowy region.
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