島根県·特産品
Ota no Itawaka (Sheeted Seaweed)
Placed atop steaming hot rice, with a crisp crunch—the scent of the ocean spreads throughout your mouth. A single green sheet, so thin you can almost see through it. This is the taste of spring in Shimane: Itawaka. Itawaka is made by spreading individual strands of seaweed by hand onto bamboo mats and drying them slowly at low temperatures. No seasoning is added, allowing the natural flavor and umami of the seaweed to be preserved exactly as they are. Locally known as "Menoha," it has long been a beloved companion for breakfast. When lightly toasted just before eating, the aroma rises and the crispy texture becomes even more pronounced. Flake it with your hands and sprinkle it over steaming rice. The briny scent and gentle saltiness will make you crave bowl after bowl.
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