山梨県·郷土料理
Seidano Tamaji
Take a bite of a small potato, glistening with a glossy miso glaze, skin and all. As it breaks down into a fluffy texture, the rich, sweet, and savory flavor of the miso bursts forth. Because they are small, the flavor penetrates deeply, making it impossible to stop eating. Seidano Tamaji is a traditional dish passed down in the Tsuna-hara area of Uenohara City. It features small, skin-on potatoes simmered in a sweet and savory miso sauce. Legend has it that during the Edo period, Nakai Seita-yu, a magistrate of Kofu, brought potatoes from Kyushu and encouraged villagers to cultivate them, saving them from famine. In honor of his achievement, the potatoes came to be called 'Seida.' 'Tamaji' refers to small tubers. It is a nutritious taste of the mountain village that pairs perfectly with both rice and sake.
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