🍡 Daikon Mochi

A wide variety of vegetables have been cultivated in Fukushima Prefecture for many years. While some vegetables are grown nationwide, there are also many brand name vegetables that are unique to the prefecture, and these continue to be passed down as traditional vegetables. The “Aizu Akasuji Daikon Radish” is one such example and is said to have gotten its name from the red markings on its skin. It's characterized by its thick flesh that doesn't fall apart even when cooked thoroughly. It's also popular as a pickle, but in recent years, “daikon mochi” have become a local favorite. Daikon mochi are similar to Japanese okonomiyaki pancakes in that the Akasuji Daikon Radish is grated and mixed with green onions, mysids, and rice flour, and then pan-fried. It's a dish in which the flavor of the Akasuji Daikon Radish can be fully appreciated.