【Kochi Prefecture, Shimanto City】You can only eat it in Shimanto City!! "Bonito Salt Tataki" (Part 2)

Following Part 1, in Part 2, I will introduce the recommended ways to enjoy "Bonito Tataki" that you can only taste in Shimanto City.

〇"Nakamura Traditional Salt Tataki" only available in Nakamura
When it comes to delicious food from Kochi Prefecture, the first thing that comes to mind is the nationally famous "Bonito Tataki." It is said that the custom of sprinkling salt or sauce and "tapping" it is a unique food culture of Kochi Prefecture. However, despite being in the same Kochi Prefecture, the way to eat "Salt Tataki" is quite different in Nakamura, located in Shimanto City in the southwest region, compared to central Kochi City.

Around Kochi City, it is a simple dish that only uses salt, but in Nakamura, they mainly use their own special sauces seasoned with salt, vinegar, and juice, allowing the flavors to blend.
The "Nakamura Traditional Salt Tataki" is topped with so much garnish (like onions and garlic) that you can't even see the bonito. The abundance of garnishes not only looks delicious but also offers a nutritious combination, making it an excellent health food.

The "Nakamura Traditional Salt Tataki," which can only be eaten in Shimanto City, has an unshakeable unique food culture and history. Each shop offers its proud delicious "Salt Tataki" with ingenuity and wisdom.
From the preparation process to the ways to eat it, the garnishes, and sauces, each establishment puts effort and creativity into their signature "Salt Tataki." In Shimanto City, you can enjoy unique "Salt Tataki" from as many shops as there are.
The "Nakamura Traditional Salt Tataki" that can be eaten only in Shimanto City. Why not try a tour of Salt Tataki...?

〇Perfectly paired with Salt Tataki! "Shimanto Buchu (Chuhai)"
The "Shimanto Bu\'chu (Chuhai)" made with the "forbidden fruit" Boshukan, which is grown in Shimanto, pairs perfectly with "Nakamura Traditional Salt Tataki." It is offered as one of the standard menu items in izakayas in Shimanto City.
With a refreshing taste and aftertaste, it features a crisp flavor and moderate bitterness. It is a popular chuhai among both men and women and pairs well with meals. Once you try it, you’re sure to find it addictive. Be sure to taste "Shimanto Bu\'chu (Chuhai)" along with the salt tataki!

〇The “forbidden fruit” grown in Shimanto: Boshukan
Why is it called the forbidden fruit?
Boshukan is a relative of yuzu and sudachi, but it is a completely different entity. Once you taste it, you won't be satisfied with any other citrus; it truly is the "forbidden fruit." Its greatest feature is the crisp, refreshing acidity and its unique elegant aroma. This elegant aroma and acidity perfectly enhance the deliciousness

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