滋賀県·郷土料理
Imo-tsubushi (Mashed Taro)
A fragrant, toasted surface coated in a thick, sweet and savory glaze. When you take a bite, the chewy and sticky texture of the mashed taro spreads throughout your mouth—it is a nostalgic snack-meal from Konan. 'Imo-tsubushi' is a local dish passed down in Ishibe-juku (the present-day Konan City), a post town on the Tokaido highway. It originated from the wisdom of an era when rice was precious, by cooking taro together with rice to increase the volume. The mixture is mashed, shaped into a cylindrical form, coated with a sweet and savory glaze similar to mitarashi, and then grilled. In addition to the sweet and savory soy sauce flavor, there is also a slightly bitter miso flavor, which takes on a different character when sprinkled with sansho pepper. It is a simple, warm, and traditional taste.
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