滋賀県·郷土料理
Grilled Mackerel Somen
The grilled mackerel is flaked apart and enjoyed by slurping it along with the somen noodles coated in the flavorful simmering liquid. The rich umami and the smooth texture of the somen are irresistible. Grilled Mackerel Somen is a local dish from the Kohoku region, centered around Nagahama. It is said to have roots in the tradition of 'Satsuki-mimai,' where families would send grilled mackerel to daughters who had married into farming families as a gesture of care during the busy rice-planting month of May. In the landlocked Kohoku region, mackerel transported across the Saba Kaido (Mackerel Highway) from Wakasa was a precious delicacy. The practice of combining grilled mackerel with somen is believed to have emerged around the 1960s and became a featured specialty in restaurants around 1990. Bold yet somehow gentle, this is a dish born from the lifestyle of Kohoku.
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