Autumn
is often referred to as "autumn of appetite" or "autumn of
harvest" because of the variety of foods that are harvested in the season
and the enjoyment of eating them.
Sanma
(saury), written in Chinese characters as "autumn sword fish," is a
typical autumn delicacy, shaped like a long, thin sword.
Vegetables
such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and mushrooms, as well as fruits
such as grapes and pears, are also harvested in abundance during this season. Rice
is also harvested at this time of year. The new rice, called
"shinmai," is shiny, sweet, and very tasty.
Among
them, my favorite autumn delicacy is chestnuts. Japanese chestnuts are sweet
and delicious, and can be boiled and eaten as they are, or used as ingredients
for various sweets.
Today,
I would like to share with you a chestnut rice dish that my family looks
forward to every year.
It
is very easy to make. All you have to do is peel thick chestnuts and cook them
with an appropriate amount of salt. After cooking, sprinkle a pinch of sesame
seeds and enjoy. Since the seasoning is simple, you can taste the flavor of the
chestnuts themselves.
There
are various types of chestnut rice depending on the household. It can be eaten
at bento shops and Japanese restaurants, or you can buy products for chestnut
rice that have been peeled and seasoned. If you have a chance, please try it. （by Kaori）
