愛媛県·郷土料理
Imotaki
An autumn evening by the banks of the Hiji River, gathered around a large pot—'Imotaki,' the pride of Ozu, is a seasonal tradition enjoyed under the moonlight. Its roots trace back to the feudal era. It is said to have begun with an event called 'Okomori,' where local residents would gather by the river in autumn to bring harvested taro and deepen their community bonds. The fertile soil brought by the frequent flooding of the Hiji River produced taro that melts on the tongue without losing its shape. In 1966, it became part of the city's tourism initiatives and continues to attract many people today. Slow-cooked in a sweet dashi broth with taro, chicken, konnyaku, and shiitake mushrooms. A bowl eaten under the moonlight is truly exceptional.
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