Usuki Ohan: Yellow Rice and Kayaku
Usuki ohan pairs rice colored yellow with food-grade gardenia and kayaku simmered from eso white fish, tofu, daikon, burdock and other vegetables. The original yellow rice replaced red...
At a glance
| Name | Usuki Ohan: Yellow Rice and Kayaku (Ohan) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Oita |
| Region | Kyushu & Okinawa |
| Type | Gardenia-yellow rice with white-fish, tofu and root-vegetable stew |
What is it?
Usuki ohan pairs rice colored yellow with food-grade gardenia and kayaku simmered from eso white fish, tofu, daikon, burdock and other vegetables.
The original yellow rice replaced red celebration rice; kayaku is spooned over it, though kayaku alone may now be called ohan.
History and local context
A link to Usuki domain austerity is a local origin account and should not be treated as the sole proven cause.
Use culinary gardenia, remove fish bones and cook through, check soy and wheat, and refrigerate rice and stew promptly.
How to enjoy it
Spoon a little fish-tofu vegetable kayaku over the yellow rice and let its liquid season the grains.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Usuki Ohan: Yellow Rice and Kayaku from?
It is associated with Oita, in the Kyushu & Okinawa region of Japan.
What kind of food is Usuki Ohan: Yellow Rice and Kayaku?
This guide classifies it as gardenia-yellow rice with white-fish, tofu and root-vegetable stew. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
Can I order Usuki Ohan: Yellow Rice and Kayaku online?
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