Yamanashi Mimi: Winnowing-Basket Dumplings in Miso Soup
Mimi is a Toka, Fujikawa Town dish of thin square wheat dough pinched at adjacent corners like a winnowing basket and simmered with root vegetables in miso broth. The town records both the...
At a glance
| Name | Yamanashi Mimi: Winnowing-Basket Dumplings in Miso Soup (Mimi) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Yamanashi |
| Region | Kanto |
| Type | Pinched wheat dumplings and root vegetables in niboshi-miso broth |
What is it?
Mimi is a Toka, Fujikawa Town dish of thin square wheat dough pinched at adjacent corners like a winnowing basket and simmered with root vegetables in miso broth.
The town records both the basket-to-mimi name explanation and resemblance to an ear.
History and local context
Niboshi broth, daikon, carrot, taro and burdock are representative; it was made for New Year and festivals.
Cook the pinched seams through and beware hot broth and taro.
How to enjoy it
Scoop dumpling, vegetables and broth together, cool slightly and taste the miso and dried-fish stock.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yamanashi Mimi: Winnowing-Basket Dumplings in Miso Soup from?
It is associated with Yamanashi, in the Kanto region of Japan.
What kind of food is Yamanashi Mimi: Winnowing-Basket Dumplings in Miso Soup?
This guide classifies it as pinched wheat dumplings and root vegetables in niboshi-miso broth. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
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