Local Foods in Miyazaki – Part 3

Local Foods

This page is a continuation of the following pages.

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On this page, I introduce a list of local foods (seafood, seasoning, vegetables) that Japanese people want to eat when sightseeing in Miyazaki, Kyushu region.

Caviar

  • Read in Japanese: Kyabia
  • Original name: キャビア
  • Category: Seafood

Miyazaki produces the largest amount of caviar in Japan, characterized by its mild salt content and rich, deep flavor.

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Lettuce maki

  • Read in Japanese: Retasu maki
  • Original name: レタス巻き
  • Category: Seafood

This is a sushi consisting of vinegared rice, lettuce, boiled shrimp, and mayonnaise wrapped in seaweed, and is said to have originated in Miyazaki.

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Makishimamu

  • Read in Japanese: Makishimamu
  • Original name: マキシマム
  • Category: Seasoning

This is a spicy, tasty, and versatile seasoning born in Miyazaki that can be used in a variety of dishes.

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Yakiniku no tare

  • Read in Japanese: Yakiniku no tare
  • Original name: 焼肉のたれ
  • Category: Seasoning

It is a soy sauce-based seasoning with a fruity and rich flavor, and has long been popular among the people of Miyazaki.

The following figure is the example of yakiniku no tare.

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Dried strips of Japanese radish

  • Read in Japanese: Sengiri daikon
  • Original name: 千切り大根
  • Category: Vegetables

This vegetable is made by cutting Japanese radish into thin strips and drying them. Miyazaki produces the largest amount of this vegetable in Japan.

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