🍱 Narae

Narae is a dish made by blending seven ingredients (daikon radish, carrots, deep-fried tofu, sesame, lotus root, dried shiitake mushrooms, and konjac) with sanbaizu (vinegar). The name originates from the fact that it uses seven (nana) ingredients. However, some believe that the name comes from the inclusion of "Narazuke," which is vegetables pickled in salt and sake lees. In Tokushima, Narazuke was called "Naraware" or "Narae." One of the vegetarian dishes eaten around the time of the Taika Reform was narae. After that, it became popular, especially around 1965. Even today, it is a popular dish because it is rich in nutrients and can be easily prepared at home.