For Tonkotsu Ramen Fans. Report on the 1st Kumamoto きくらげ Kikurage ( wood ear mushroom) Festival.
The 1st Kumamoto Kikurage Festival was held today in Hitoyoshi City. I love Kikurage too. Kikurage is an indispensable ingredient in tonkotsu ramen, Taipien, and Chukadon. Hitoyoshi Kuma is one of the leading Kikurage production areas in the prefecture. There were kikurage croquettes and kikurage pudding, but I bought fresh kikurage (dried kikurage is often seen, but fresh kikurage is only available in the production area) and grilled Hitoyoshi ayu fish. I was too late to go to the market, so I did not have a chance to experience the harvesting process. Hoping you love Kumamoto tasty Kikurage too. ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶Atsuko