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Shibui N'bushi
2021.03.21
"Shibui N'bushi" (Shibui = winter melon) is a traditional Okinawan dish derived from the word "mushi," which means "steamed" in English. It is also known as Ubushi, Nmbushi, Ubsaa, Nbsaa, and the pronunciation may vary slightly depending on the region.According to Wikipedia, "mushi" is pronounced as "umushi" or "nbumushi," and it transforms into "nbumushaa" or "nbumusaa" by adding "aa," which means "something that has been ○○ed." In terms of cooking technique, it refers to a method where ingredients with high water content are gently heated without adding much water. The most representative dish is "Naberanbushi," which involves steaming young loofah fruit with tofu. While miso is commonly used for seasoning, it does not necessarily imply a dish cooked exclusively with miso (there are also soy sauce and salt-flavored N'bushi).
The photo depicts Shibui N'bushi seasoned with soy sauce.

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