Rokubei, Shimabara local cuisine

 

Rokubei is a local cuisine in Shimabara. In 1792, Shimabara Disaster was occurred that

Mt. Mayuyama exploded and caused major damage due to landslides entire area of Shimabara.  

After that, the Shimabara Peninsula experienced a food crisis, and sweet potatoes became the

staple food. Rokubei is a noodle  dish using sweet potatoes invented by farmer Rokubei.

The sweet potatoes were powdered,  yams were added, and kneaded in boiling water to make

udon-like noodles.

January 11, 2025