Nagamio

Can be eaten raw

With shiokombu With umeboshi (sour plum)

Ingredients

• Nagaimo

• Vinegar

• Flavor of your choice (shiokombu, smashed umeboshi and dashi powder, etc...)

Directions

1. Remove the skin of nagaimo with a peeler

2. Cut in cubes

3. Soak in water with vinegar for 10 minutes to prevent from changing colors

4. Drain and mix with desirable flavor

Notes

• Nagaimo is a type of mountain yams. It's long and has light color skin and hairy roots. It can be eaten raw unlike other types of yams.

• Enjoy crunchy and sticky texture in raw

• Grated raw nagaimo can be used as a thickener （tororo, とろろ）

• Nagaimo can be used in stir-fry