Shottsuru Nabe

The winter tastes of Akita! A hot pot dish with the rich taste of fish sauce and whole sandfish included

Using fish sauce made in Akita Prefecture, shottsuru nabe is a hot pot dish made especially for the winter with the special seasonal fish known as hatahata (sandfish) stewed along with tofu, vegetables and other ingredients. The flavor of the light yet fatty sandfish goes well with the rich soup.

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