Strawberry Soup What kind of food do you imagine when you hear "Strawberry stew"? Is it sweet or sour? Or is it salty? It is hard to imagine at all, isn't it? Ichigo-ni-ni" is a dish of sea urchin and abalone stewed in seawater.
Hachinohe, with its rich Sanriku sea, is also known for its sea urchins and abalone, which fishermen used to stew freshly caught sea urchins and abalone in a hearty meal. The sea urchin and abalone have become luxury foodstuffs, and are now an indispensable part of the local cuisine for special occasions.
Then why "Ichigo nimono"? It is said that the name comes from the way the sea urchin glows golden in the milky white broth when served in a bowl, looking like "wild strawberries in a haze of morning mist.
You can eat such Ichigo-ni-ni at restaurants in the city, and canned food is also available now. Arranged recipes such as takikomi-gohan and chawan-mushi are also recommended. Try the "Blessing of the Sea Soup" loved by the citizens of Hachinohe!
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