Iwate’s local cuisine recommended in September
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4.”Morioka Reimen” and “Morioka Jaja-men”
1.Introduction
There are two types of local cuisine in Iwate prefecture selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: “Wan-ko soba” and “Hittsumi”. Both are not very seasonal, so those traveling to Iwate Prefecture in September should be able to eat them.
https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-1.pdf
2.”Wan-ko soba”
“Wan-ko soba” is known as one of the three major soba noodles in Japan, along with “Togakushi soba” and “Izumo soba”. Eating “Wanko soba” itself becomes an event, and it’s a lot of fun. I like soba, so of course I also love Wan-ko soba.
However, even if you go to Iwate in September, the new soba that was just harvested in the fall may not be in time. This is because new soba is usually served from October to November. You can eat Wan-ko soba all year round, but if you are particular about new soba, you may want to go there in October-November.
3.”Hittsumi”
“Hittsumi” is a dish in which a lump of wheat flour that has been kneaded with water and spread thinly is torn by hand, and chicken, burdock, etc. are added and simmered. Mainly soy sauce-based seasoning.
The Iwate Prefecture Tourism Portal Site says that the name comes from the dialect of “tear by hand” and was named “Hittsumi” because it is called “Hittsumi”. I have never eaten it, but I would like to try it the next time I visit Iwate prefecture.
4.”Morioka Reimen” and “Morioka Jaja-men”
In addition, “Morioka Reimen” and “Morioka Jaja-men” are listed as “Local dishes loved by tha nation”. Both can be eaten all year round, but since “Morioka Reimen” is cold noodles, I think that it is rare to eat in winter. Both are my favorite noodles.
https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-6.pdf
