01About the Maker
Traditional Flavors from a Shop in Ina
Tsukahara in Ina, Nagano, prepares seasonal delicacies such as river fish and wild mountain vegetables. Its Inago Inaka-daki carries on traditional seasoning and preparation.
02Local Food Culture
Along with scenes of the rice harvest
In Shinshu, there used to be a tradition of catching grasshoppers in the rice fields during the autumn harvest. People would wear bags around their waists to collect them and then cook them at home. The dish of simmered grasshoppers carries culinary memories tied to rice farming.
The Ina Valley has a long tradition of eating inago, hachinoko, and zazamushi. These foods reflect a mountain way of life that drew ingredients from the surrounding natural environment.
03About This Product
Inaka-daki with Traditional Seasoning
Tsukahara’s Inago Inaka-daki is made with traditional seasoning. This prepared grasshopper dish brings a part of the Ina Valley’s food culture to the table.
04How to Enjoy It
A small serving on a plate, accompanied by a bit about the local area
Serve a small amount on a side plate with rice or drinks. If it is your first time trying inago, start with a little and enjoy it at your own pace.
A small serving can open a conversation about Shinshu food culture. Familiar to some and a new discovery to others, it offers an introduction to the region.
05Product Information
Before You Pick It Up
- Product Name
- Inago Inaka-daki (Simmered Grasshoppers)
- Maker
- Tsukahara Co., Ltd.
- Ingredients and Features
- Grasshoppers prepared as traditional inaka-daki.
Please check the product label for information on ingredients, allergens, preparation, and storage.