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Tako-meshi (Mihara)
When you open the lid of freshly cooked rice, steam rises softly, and the aroma of octopus tickles your nose. The rice, soaked in dashi broth, is tinted a light red, making your mouth water just by looking at it. The octopus from Mihara has thick, short tentacles that are plump and bouncy when chewed. Because they cling firmly to rocks in fast-moving ocean currents, the meat is firm and has a strong texture. That entire umami flavor seeps into the rice. Originally, this was 'fisherman's meal,' where fishermen would chop up freshly caught octopus on board their boats and cook it together with rice. The sweetness of the octopus paired with the fragrant, dashi-infused rice. It is simple, yet makes you want a second helping—it is truly a blessing from the sea of Mihara.
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