Aka Konnyaku

Aka konnyaku is a specialty of Omihachiman, a rare konjac notable for its vivid vermilion color. It is tinted with iron oxide, and though the look is startling, the taste is the same as ordinary konjac with a firm, satisfying bite.

Highlights

Tradition even ties its flashy color to the tastes of Oda Nobunaga, and it is essential at festivals and celebrations. At home it is cooked many ways, in simmered dishes, kinpira, or sliced thin like sashimi and dressed with vinegar miso.

Enjoying the Seasons

It keeps well and can be enjoyed year round, but it is indispensable in the simmered dishes of festive days such as New Year and Obon. In warm winter stews, its bright color brightens the table.

Access and Basic Information

It can be bought at grocery stores in Omihachiman and souvenir shops around Hachimanbori canal. From JR Omihachiman Station, a bus reaches the Hachimanbori area.

A Quick Tip

Sliced thin and dressed with vinegar miso, its red hue stands out, making it perfect for entertaining guests.