Momiji Tempura a delicious autumn leaf snack from Osaka
Minoh's maple tempura is a beautiful dish that makes you feel the arrival of autumn. Made using traditional methods, this snack is the culmination of craftsmanship handed down through generations.
Minoh, located in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture, is home to a famous spot called Minoh Falls. This place is very famous as a tourist destination to enjoy autumn leaves, and many tourists visit from mid-November to early December. However, what Injavi would like to introduce this time is "Momiji Tempura", a delicious snack made with autumn leaves, which is a specialty of Minoh. If you visit Minoh, be sure to stop by and try it.
Minoh's maple tempura is made using special maple leaves. These leaves are called "Ichigyouji" maples, and are characterized by turning a bright yellow without being completely dyed red. If red or green leaves are used, the color will darken and turn black when fried.
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Traditional Minoh maple tempura begins with the specialty shops cultivating their own maple forests to ensure clean, edible leaves. The harvested maple leaves are first salted for a year. After that, only the most beautiful leaves are selected, the salt is removed, and they are dried.
The dried leaves are wrapped in each store's secret batter and fried. The frying craftsmen have inherited their techniques from generation to generation, and with their skilled hands, they maintain the beautiful maple shape and finish it with vivid colors.
Momiji tempura, or maple tempura, can be enjoyed anywhere in Minoh City. If you visit Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, be sure to try this autumn seasonal treat.
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