Kanazawa Jibuni
Jibuni dusts duck or chicken lightly with flour or starch and simmers it with striped sudare-fu, mushrooms and greens in sweet-savory dashi. Wasabi is served alongside. The coating protects...
At a glance
| Name | Kanazawa Jibuni (Jibuni) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Ishikawa |
| Region | Chubu |
| Type | Flour-dusted duck or chicken simmered with sudare-fu and vegetables |
What is it?
Jibuni dusts duck or chicken lightly with flour or starch and simmers it with striped sudare-fu, mushrooms and greens in sweet-savory dashi. Wasabi is served alongside.
The coating protects the meat and gently thickens the sauce. Meat, gluten, vegetables, stock and coating vary across homes, eras and restaurants.
History and local context
Sudare-fu is central to the modern representative form and absorbs the seasoned stock.
Explanations for the name include a cooking sound, a historical person and foreign influences; older jibu records also differ from today's ingredient-rich dish, so no theory is conclusive.
How to enjoy it
Taste the thickened stock, then add wasabi little by little. Beware broth held in hot gluten and check wheat, meat, fish-stock and soy allergens.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kanazawa Jibuni from?
It is associated with Ishikawa, in the Chubu region of Japan.
What kind of food is Kanazawa Jibuni?
This guide classifies it as flour-dusted duck or chicken simmered with sudare-fu and vegetables. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
Can I order Kanazawa Jibuni online?
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