Vegetables of Chikuzenni Ingregients

Tonight, I cooked Chikuzenni for dinner. It is a local dish of Southern Japan and is eaten in special occasion like New Year.



Chikuzenni

Most vegetables used in this dish are Asian vegetable. So, you might not know some of them.


Satoimo / Taro of Japan

Satoimo / Taro of Japan

I usually buy frozen Satoimo at  Japanese supermarket. The frozen one is already peeled and can be used right away for convenience.

Frozen satoimo

Renkon / Lotus

Renkon / Lotus

I also buy frozen Renkon at Japanese super market instead of fresh one.


Frozen Renkon / Frozen lotus

Shiitake / Mushroom


Shiitake / Mushroom

 Dried shiitake is used for many Japanese food.

dried shiitake

Konnyaku / Konjac


Konnyaku / Konjac

You can find konnyaku near tofu section at Japanese supermarket.  Konnyaku has two types of colors which are black and white. Black konnyaku is more appropriate for Chikuzenni. Konnyaku is zero calories. ;)



Black konnyaku

White konnyaku

 I'm going to share the recipe of Chikuzenni within the next few days. :)


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