奈良県·特産品
Yubeshi (Totsukawa)
Yubeshi (Yuzimochi) is a preserved food passed down since ancient times in Totsukawa Village, a deep mountain hamlet at the southern edge of Nara Prefecture. Inside a hollowed-out yuzu vessel, ingredients such as miso, walnuts, and sansho pepper are packed, steamed, and then slowly prepared by hanging them to dry throughout the winter. Legend has it that this was a food carried by the Totsukawa Goshi (local samurai) who served as guards for the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and it has been passed down through generations by the villagers. The fillings vary slightly from household to household, making the unique flavor of each home part of its charm. Slice it to enjoy as an accompaniment to sake or as a treat with tea. With its fragrant yuzu aroma and concentrated deep umami, this nutritious dish conveys the wisdom of mountain village life to the present day.
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