FOOD
'Oyaki', Long-life Village's Savory Cake
Suzaka city, Nagano Pref.
FOOD
2016
25 minutes Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
[Food of Japan Season 2]
Oyaki is a steamed or grilled savory cake made of cooked vegetables stuffed in a flour dough. It can also be made with An (sweet bean curd) wrapped in flour dough. This is a traditional home cuisine in Nagano prefecture. There are many Oyaki manufacturers in the region. Among many variations of stuffing, the most popular one is the 'Marunasu', a local aubergine. The camera follows this regional food culture and the people who make their living in the area.
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Oyaki is a steamed or grilled savory cake made of cooked vegetables stuffed in a flour dough. It can also be made with An (sweet bean curd) wrapped in flour dough. This is a traditional home cuisine in Nagano prefecture. There are many Oyaki manufacturers in the region. Among many variations of stuffing, the most popular one is the 'Marunasu', a local aubergine. The camera follows this regional food culture and the people who make their living in the area.
Click here to preview this episode!
Part of the "Food of Japan Series 2"!
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