石川県·特産品
Nomi Maruimo (Round Yam)
When grated, it possesses such intense stickiness that the grater stands upright. When diluted with dashi and poured over rice, a thick, rich texture spreads across the palate—Nomi Maruimo is the king of stickiness passed down in Kaga. Formally known as 'Kaga Maruimo,' it is a variety of Tsukune-imo. About the size of an adult's fist, it contains less moisture than Nagaimo (mountain yam), with its sticky components concentrated densely. The fertile sandy soil and water created by the Tedori River nurture this round shape and intense flavor. It is said that growing them into this perfectly round shape is actually quite difficult. Whether served as tororo-gohan, grated and fried for a fluffy texture, or made into Wan-dane (dumplings) for a chewy bite, it offers a powerful stickiness and flavor unlike any other yam.
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