岐阜県·郷土料理
Hoba Miso
The savory aroma of miso simmering on a magnolia leaf is irresistible. When you place the hot miso, infused with green onions and shiitake mushrooms, onto freshly cooked rice, you could eat bowl after bowl. It is a quintessential taste of Hida. There are various theories regarding its origin. One says it began with forestry workers in the prosperous timber region of Hida using magnolia leaves as makeshift plates to grill miso. Another suggests it originated from people melting frozen pickles or miso around an irori (sunken hearth) during the harsh winters. Magnolia leaves possess antibacterial properties and impart a pleasant fragrance when grilled. During the 1960s and 70s, it became popular as a souvenir, and today, it has become a must-try dish for anyone visiting Hida.
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