Miyagi Sennan Okuzukake
Okuzukake is a Sennan, Miyagi soup of taro, carrot, burdock, beans, dried shiitake, tofu, fried tofu and mame-fu, often served with short Shiroishi umen in starch-thickened soy broth. It is...
At a glance
| Name | Miyagi Sennan Okuzukake (Okuzukake) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Miyagi |
| Region | Hokkaido & Tohoku |
| Type | Thickened vegetable broth with Shiroishi umen, tofu and wheat gluten |
What is it?
Okuzukake is a Sennan, Miyagi soup of taro, carrot, burdock, beans, dried shiitake, tofu, fried tofu and mame-fu, often served with short Shiroishi umen in starch-thickened soy broth.
It is a meatless memorial-season dish associated with Obon and the spring and autumn equinoxes, not plain arrowroot drink or generic ankake udon.
History and local context
Household ingredients change with season, combining field vegetables, dried foods and soy products in one bowl.
Despite the name, Miyagi's current official recipe uses potato starch; some families use true kudzu, and some versions omit noodles.
How to enjoy it
Lift noodles, roots, tofu and gluten together. Thickened broth retains heat, so sip cautiously and compare household variations rather than expecting one fixed recipe.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Miyagi Sennan Okuzukake from?
It is associated with Miyagi, in the Hokkaido & Tohoku region of Japan.
What kind of food is Miyagi Sennan Okuzukake?
This guide classifies it as thickened vegetable broth with shiroishi umen, tofu and wheat gluten. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
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