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Loire Pastry Shop Ukogi Kaido Ukogi Pie
A unique item created by the Loire Pastry Shop in Yonezawa City, featuring the local traditional ingredient 'ukogi' prepared in a pie. Ukogi is a plant that Uesugi Yozan, the lord of the Yonezawa clan, encouraged planting, noting that 'it has thorns to serve as a hedge, its leaves are edible, and its roots can be used as medicine.' It became deeply rooted in the lives of Yonezawa people as a famine relief food. Even today, it is carefully cultivated as hedging. This is a signature confection unique to Yonezawa, where the bitter flavor of the wild plant meets crispy pie pastry. With one bite, the history and wisdom of the land are conveyed. The balance between bitterness and sweetness is exquisite, pairing well with both coffee and tea. If you visit Yonezawa, this is an item you must try.
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Nishikiya Ukogi Pie
An Ukogi pie made by Nishikiya in Yonezawa City. This rare pie incorporates Ukogi, an edible hedge plant encouraged by Uesugi Yozan, and is a masterpiece that lets you taste both a bittersweet flavor and the history of the Yonezawa Clan.
