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- Mizutaki, a representative local dish of Fukuoka, is a pot dish similar to Korean chicken stew, where chicken and vegetables are simmered in chicken broth.
- The broth is characterized by its light yet rich flavor, and it is a popular menu among local Fukuoka residents. It is said that some restaurants offer 1-person servings.
- Hakata Hanamidori is a Mizutaki specialty restaurant that offers a Japanese menu and dishes made with chickens raised by the restaurant. You can also enjoy a course meal that includes chicken meatballs, offal, and noodles or porridge as a final dish.
Hello~ Last time, I introduced mentaiko, a specialty of Fukuoka, and related food and restaurants. The introduction of Fukuoka's local food is not over yet. Today, I'm going to introduce a dish similar to Korean food. It's Mizutaki (水炊き). You can think of it as Korean chicken stew. It's a compound word of 'mizu' (水), meaning water, and 'taki' (炊き), meaning to boil.
It is a representative local dish of Fukuoka with over 100 years of history, and it's similar to Korean chicken stew. It's a hot pot dish where chicken bones and chicken meat are boiled for a long time, and then chicken meat, green onions, and other vegetables are added and boiled in the broth. It can be considered a popular menu that has become a common dish in Fukuoka households.
Now, let me tell you how to eat Mizutaki properly. First, ladle some broth into a bowl, add some green onions or salt, and taste the broth. Then, add the prepared chicken and vegetables, bring it to a boil, and take out the ingredients and dip them in a sauce like soy sauce or ponzu, according to your preference. Finally, add rice to the broth and make porridge for a satisfying meal.
There are various theories about the origin of Mizutaki. One theory is that Hirasaburo Hayashida, who was born in Nagasaki Prefecture, went to Hong Kong in 1897, learned cooking from a British family, and returned to Japan to open a restaurant called 'Suigetsu' in 1906. He is said to have created Mizutaki by modifying Western consommé and Chinese chicken broth.
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The broth is light but has a deep flavor, and for Fukuoka people, Mizutaki is the first choice for hot pot dishes, making it popular throughout the year. Most restaurants sell it for 2 or more people, but some offer 1-person servings as well.
The restaurant I recommend is Hakata Hanamidori. It's a Mizutaki specialty restaurant, and they reportedly have a Korean menu available. They also offer a course meal, which includes chicken meatballs, chicken gizzards, liver, heart, noodles, or porridge for the finale. What's unique about this place is that they have their own poultry farm to raise chickens for their dishes, as they strive to serve the best food possible.
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