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The first day of the horse year in 2024 is February 12th.
On the first day of the horse month, foxes, who are said to be messengers of the Inari god, are offered fried tofu and Inari sushi, which are favorite foods of the foxes, and the custom of praying for a bountiful harvest is still widely practiced throughout the country.
Today's contents: "Hatsuuma and Inari Sushi"
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"Inari"
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Foxes are considered messengers of the Inari god and guardians of agricultural crops. This is because they exterminate rats that eat and destroy precious crops. As a token of gratitude, people began offering fried tofu, which has a texture similar to meat, to foxes. This led to the name "Inari" for dishes made with fried tofu, and it is said that this is how the custom of eating Inari sushi began.
Another feature of inari sushi is that it is shaped differently in the Kanto and Kansai regions. In the Kanto region, inari sushi is shaped like a rice bale, while in the Kansai region, inari sushi is triangular, resembling a fox's ear.
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"Hatsuuma Festival"
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, the head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across the country, is said to have been enshrined on the first day of the horse month, over 1,300 years ago. This connection between the first day of the horse month and Inari worship led to the first day of the horse month being celebrated as the first day of the horse month, when prayers for a good harvest are made.Nowadays, climate change caused by global warming is affecting crop harvests in many areas, so we make inari sushi and pray for a good harvest.
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Deep-fried Spanish mackerel with yukari sauce
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Adding yukari to the tempura batter creates tempura with a subtle shiso fragrance. The firm flesh with skin stays beautifully in place even when cut in half.
Menu: Oinari-san, sweet potato simmered in sweet sauce, boiled vegetables (broccoli, carrots), tea
Allergens: 8 specific ingredients that must be labeled: wheat flour, eggs
Allergy precautions: Do not use eggs; substitute with potato starch or rice flour.
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