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- Mizutaki, a representative local dish of Fukuoka, is a hot pot dish similar to Korean chicken soup, with a history of over 100 years.
- Mizutaki, made by simmering chicken bones and meat in broth, then adding chicken and vegetables and simmering it, is a dish that is beloved by Fukuoka residents for its light yet deep flavor.
- Hakata Hanamidori, specializing in Mizutaki, is famous for using their own chickens for cooking, and even has a Korean menu for Korean visitors.
Hello everyone! Last time, I introduced you to mentaiko, a specialty of Fukuoka, along with related food and restaurants. The introduction of Fukuoka's local food is not over yet. Today, I'm going to introduce a dish that is similar to Korean food. It's Mizutaki (水炊き). In Korean, you can think of it as chicken soup. It is a compound word of "Mizu" (水), which means water, and "Taki" (炊き), which means to boil.
It is a representative local dish of Fukuoka with over 100 years of history and is similar to Korean chicken soup. It is a pot dish in which chicken bones and meat are simmered for a long time in broth, and then chicken meat, green onions, and other vegetables are added in turn and boiled. It is a popular menu that has become a household dish in Fukuoka.
Let me tell you how to eat Mizutaki properly. First, take some of the broth and try it with chives or salt. Then, add the prepared chicken and vegetables, bring it to a boil, and then remove the ingredients and dip them in a sauce of your choice, such as soy sauce or ponzu. Finally, add rice and make porridge for a satisfying meal.
There are various theories about the origin of Mizutaki. One of them is that Hayashiida Hirazaburo, born in Nagasaki Prefecture, moved to Hong Kong in 1897 and learned cooking from an English family. He returned to Japan and opened a restaurant called "Suigetsu" in 1906. He is said to have created a dish by modifying Western consommé and Chinese chicken broth.
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The broth is light but has a very deep flavor. For Fukuoka people, Mizutaki is the first menu choice for nabe dishes without hesitation, and it is popular all year round. Most restaurants sell it as a 2-person or more menu, but there are also 1-person menus available.
The restaurant I recommend is Hakata Hanamidori. It is a Mizutaki specialty restaurant and is said to have a Korean menu for Korean visitors. They also sell course menus, which include chicken meatballs, sunsan, liver, heart, and noodles or porridge for the finale. What's unique about this place is that they raise their own chickens to prepare their dishes. They have a poultry farm to raise chickens for the best quality food.
I will give you the address and website link, so please refer to it.
