Koushi Rice

This used to be eaten on new year’s eve of the luna calendar. The name “toshikoshi meshi” turned to “koshi meshi” later. It is enjoyed during this time of year because it is the season of unprocessed nori seaweed. The flavor and fragrance can be fully enjoyed. Unprocessed nori seaweed is called menori in this area. People wore sashiko (quilted) cotton clothes on cold days of winter, went into the sea to the depth of their chests and searched for menori. Recently unprocessed nori is difficult to find, and crushed nori is used instead.