Trails to Tsukiji; YAMAIMO

Trails to Tsukiji YAMAIMO
Japan's mountain yams, yamaimo, are an extremely versatile ingredient. Grated, they're enjoyed on rice in a sticky yet delicious paste. When cooked, they take on a range of textures and flavors. On this episode, we visit farmers to discover the labor-intensive methods used to create perfect yams, explore a centuries-old restaurant that offers a variety of traditional yam-based dishes, and even see how they're used to create sweet Japanese confections.

筑地美食之旅 Trails to Tsukiji 山药
在日本，山药是一种万能食材，食用方法多种多样。日本人最喜爱的吃法，就是将山药磨成粘稠的山药泥，盖在饭上直接享用。而如果用火烹制，山药更能幻化出各式各样的口感和芬芳。在本期节目中，我们带您拜访山药农户，探寻高效、省力、且效果绝佳的山药种植法。同时，您还可以领略到百年老店精心烹制的山药佳肴。

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