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Mikan Nabe (Mandarin Orange Hot Pot)
A whole roasted mandarin orange floats atop the piping hot pot—this is 'Mikan Nabe,' a winter specialty of Suo-Oshima. It is a unique local gourmet dish unique to this 'island of mandarins.' It is a relatively new regional cuisine, proposed in 2006 by the local tourism association and others. Initially, they faced challenges such as the fruit falling apart or becoming too bitter, but it is said that by roasting the mandarin orange, they succeeded in suppressing the bitterness and bringing out its refreshing aroma. The traditional way to enjoy it involves adding a whole roasted mandarin to the broth, along with local fish meatballs kneaded with mandarin peel, and seasoning with mandarin pepper; the meal is traditionally finished with a meringue-style rice porridge (zousui). It is a delightful dish born from the island that warms both body and soul.
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