Ashibetsu Gatatan: Thick Soup with Dumplings and Many Ingredients

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Ashibetsu Gatatan: Thick Soup with Dumplings and Many Ingredients
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At a glance

NameAshibetsu Gatatan: Thick Soup with Dumplings and Many Ingredients (Gatatan)
PrefectureHokkaido
RegionHokkaido & Tohoku
TypeAshibetsu Chinese-style salt soup with dumplings, many ingredients and starch-thickening

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Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.

Sources and further reading

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ashibetsu Gatatan: Thick Soup with Dumplings and Many Ingredients from?

It is associated with Hokkaido, in the Hokkaido & Tohoku region of Japan.

What kind of food is Ashibetsu Gatatan: Thick Soup with Dumplings and Many Ingredients?

This guide classifies it as ashibetsu chinese-style salt soup with dumplings, many ingredients and starch-thickening. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.

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