🍱 Kashiwa no Sukiyaki

In the Kansai region, chicken that is eaten is called "Kashiwa." The guardian deity of Tenjin is a cow, so chicken sukiyaki (hot pot) was eaten during the autumn festivals at Tenmangu Shrine. The name Kashiwa is said to come from the reddish-brown feathers of the chicken that resembles Kashiwa (oak tree) leaves. To revive the flavor of the "Yamato no Kashiwa" chicken, which was famous before the war for its "high-quality meat," "Yamato Nikudori" chicken was bred in the prefecture through trial and error. This chicken is characterized by a deep, umami-rich flavor, moderate fattiness, and a firm texture.