{"id":203,"date":"2018-11-15T00:00:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T00:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/?p=203"},"modified":"2021-05-25T16:06:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T15:06:32","slug":"13-food-drink-you-must-try-in-okinawa-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/2018\/11\/15\/13-food-drink-you-must-try-in-okinawa-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Food &#038; Drink You Must Try in Okinawa, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Places to visit in Okinawa, Makishi Fish Market --><\/p>\n<p>Okinawa is southernmost islands of Japan. Because of its location and distinct history, Okinawa has a lot of food that are not typical in mainland of Japan.<br \/>\nListed below are Okinawa-typical food and drink you must try when you visit Okinawa!<\/p>\n<p><!-- Related Post: Places to visit in Okinawa --><\/p>\n<p><strong>List<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#umibudo\">Green Caviar\/Sea Grape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mozuku\">Mozuku<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wagyu\">Ishigaki Wagyu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#agu\">Agu Pork<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#irabucha\">Irabucha<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#chanpuru\">Bitter Melon Chanpuru (Stir Fry)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#soba\">Okinawa Soba<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#awamori\">Awamori<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#habu\">Habu Spirit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bukubuku\">Buku-buku Tea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#she\">Shequasar Lemon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kore\">Koregusu (Okinawa Chili Sauce)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jimami\">Jimami Tofu (Peanut Tofu)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"umibudo\">1. Green Caviar\/Sea Grape<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u6d77\u3076\u3069\u3046 (umi budo)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1283-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Green Caviar Sea Grape\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1283-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1283-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1283-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1283-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nGreen caviar or sea grape is a type of seaweed eaten in Okinawa, so it is not fish roe or fruit at all. It just looks like them. When you try it, its texture is funny; it pops! Green caviar is usually eaten with soy sauce or with vinegar sauce. It is also used as a topping of salads.<\/p>\n<p>Green caviar is sensitive to low temperature, so it loses its popping texture when it is cooled. Do not put it the fridge when you buy it.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mozuku\">2. Mozuku<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u3082\u305a\u304f (mozuku)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Mozuku-su-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mozuku-su\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Mozuku-su-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Mozuku-su-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Mozuku-su-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Mozuku-su-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nMozuku is another type of seaweed common in Okinawa. This noodle-like seaweed is usually eaten in vinegar sauce (mozuku-su; &#8220;su&#8221; means vinegar in Japanese). There are also other dishes like mozuku tempura and mozuku soup.<\/p>\n<p>Because mozuku is rich in minerals and has low calories, it is regarded as a healthy food. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"wagyu\">3. Ishigaki Wagyu<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u77f3\u57a3\u725b (Ishigaki gyu)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ishigaki-Wagyu-1024x677.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"461\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ishigaki-Wagyu-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ishigaki-Wagyu-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ishigaki-Wagyu-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ishigaki-Wagyu.png 1064w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nWagyu is a cattle breed that originates in Japan. Wagyu is totally different from the beef that you have been used to eating; wagyu is said to &#8220;melt in your mouth&#8221; because it contains more monounsaturated fat which melts at lower temperature. Ishigaki wagyu is a branded wagyu in Japan. It must be raised in Yaeyama District of Okinawa, and all Ishigaki wagyu is 100% Japanese black breed cattle, which is known for beautiful marblings, tenderness, and juiciness. <\/p>\n<p>Learn more about wagyu at <a href=\"https:\/\/wagyu-authentic.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wagyu Authentic (wagyu-authentic.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wagyu-authentic.com\/wagyu\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What is wagyu?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wagyu-authentic.com\/wagyu\/definition-of-wagyu\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Definition of wagyu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wagyu-authentic.com\/branded-wagyu\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Branded wagyu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wagyu-authentic.com\/branded-wagyu\/ishigaki-beef\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ishigaki Beef<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"agu\">4. Agu Pork<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u30a2\u30b0\u30fc\u8c5a (agu buta)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1285-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Agu Pork\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1285-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1285-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1285-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1285-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nAgu is an indigenous pig of Okinawa. Although the number of Agu is few because of the limited availability of the breed, it is well-known in Japan as marbling pork. Its marbling (the white flecks of fat) has sweetness and is very juicy and tasty. I recommend to eat it as shabu shabu, a type of hotpot where you cook thin sliced pork and vegetables in boiled soup stock.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"irabucha\">5. Irabucha<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u30a4\u30e9\u30d6\u30c1\u30e3\u30fc (irabucha)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Irabucha.png\" alt=\"Irabucha\" width=\"873\" height=\"442\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Irabucha.png 873w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Irabucha-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Irabucha-768x389.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you go to fish market <!-- (like Makishi Fish Market?) -->and\/or restaurants in Okinawa, you would probably find a type of blue parrotfish called &#8220;Irabucha&#8221; in Okinawa. It is very good for sashimi (raw fish). Fried Irabucha is also nice.<\/p>\n<p>It is said that Irabucha does not have toxins in its guts, but some other types of blue parrotfish caught in Okinawa have toxins in its guts. Please do not cook blue parrotfish for yourself. Enjoy Irabucha at restaurants for your safety!<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"chanpuru\">6. Bitter Melon Chanpuru (Stir Fry)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u30b4\u30fc\u30e4\u30fc\u30c1\u30e3\u30f3\u30d7\u30eb\u30fc (goya chanpuru)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0959-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Goya Chanpuru (Bitter Melon Stir Fry)\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0959-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0959-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0959-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0959-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Goya means a bitter melon, and chanpuru means stir fry in Okinawa dialect. Goya is green fruit often used in dishes of Okinawa and other southern part of Japan. Name &#8220;bitter melon&#8221; comes from its taste, and it is pretty bitter. Some Japanese doesn&#8217;t like it either; if you don&#8217;t like bitter taste, order tofu chanpuru (soy bean curd stir fry) if you want to try chanpuru. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"soba\">7. Okinawa Soba<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u6c96\u7e04\u305d\u3070 (Okinawa soba)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_0958-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Okinawa Soba\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_0958-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_0958-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_0958-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_0958-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nOkinawa Soba is a Okinawa typical noodle in soup. It is usually regarded as a type of ramen, but it actually tastes like udon; its soup is more close to udon-like Japanese soup stock, and not as oily as ramen. Noodles are often thicker than typical ramen like udon, too.<\/p>\n<p>The common topping for Okinawa soba is called &#8220;soki&#8221; meaning &#8220;spare ribs&#8221; in Okinawa dialect. It is braised for hours in soy sauce based soup, and it becomes so soft that you can even eat cartilages (soft bones)!<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"awamori\">8. Awamori<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u6ce1\u76db (awamori)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_5155-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Awamori\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_5155-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_5155-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_5155-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_5155-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nAwamori is a rice-based distilled spirit of Okinawa. Awamori aged more than three years is called &#8220;Kusu&#8221; (\u53e4\u9152 meaning &#8220;old liquor&#8221;). It is usually enjoyed by adding water and ice, but it could also be enjoyed on-the-rock, as a liquor of cocktails etc. <\/p>\n<p>Since it is spirit, alcohol percentage is pretty high and is about 20%, or even as high as 40%. Be careful when you enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"habu\">9. Habu Spirit<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u30cf\u30d6\u9152 (habu shu)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1137-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Habu Spirit\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1137-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1137-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1137-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1137-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nHabu is a type of snake living in Okinawa region. It has venom, so if you are bitten by habu, you must go to hospital as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Habu spirit is a habu-soaked spirit. Even though habu has venom, habu spirit is not toxic. It is actually regarded as energy drink and is believed to have viagra-like effect for men (even though it has no scientific proof).<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"bukubuku\">10. Buku-buku Tea<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u3076\u304f\u3076\u304f\u8336 (buku-buku cha)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1240-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Buku-buku Tea\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1240-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1240-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1240-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1240-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Buku-buku is an onomatopoeia for &#8220;bubble&#8221; so buku-buku tea means &#8220;bubble tea&#8221; in Japanese. Bubble tea is usually known as tea with tapioca pearls, but Okinawa bubble tea is really bubbled up!<\/p>\n<p>Bubbles are made from roasted rice extract and mineral-rich hard water. Base tea could be anything, but I would recommend &#8220;sanpin cha (sanpin tea)&#8221; which is Jasmine tea very common in Okinawa.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"she\">11. Shequasar Lemon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u30b7\u30fc\u30af\u30ee\u30fc\u30b5\u30fc (Shikuwasa)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1732-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Shequasar Fanta\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1732-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1732-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1732-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1732-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nShequasar is a small green citrus in Okinawa. Shequasar is Okinawa dialect, and is sometimes translated to hirami lemon or flat lemon. It is used like a lemon in Okinawa: to garnish dishes, as a flavor for soda, cocktails, jams etc.<\/p>\n<p>When I visited Okinawa, I found shequasar lemon Fanta only sold in Okinawa!<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"kore\">12. Koregusu (Okinawa Chili Sauce)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u30b3\u30fc\u30ec\u30fc\u30b0\u30b9 (Koregusu)<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1357-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Koregusu\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1357-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1357-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1357-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/live-a-little.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1357-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/>\nKoregusu (Okinawa chili sauce) is very spicy sauce made by infusing chili pepper in <a href=\"#awamori\">awamori (Okinawa rice-based spirit)<\/a>. It is table condiment in Okinawa and is used to spicing up <a href=\"#soba\">Okinawa soba<\/a> and <a href=\"#chanpuru\">chanpuru (Okinawa stir fry)<\/a>. Some people add Koregusu to miso soup, and to soy sauce when they eat sashimi (raw fish).<\/p>\n<p>Since it is mostly <a href=\"#awamori\">awamori<\/a>, it has high alcohol content. Be careful of koregusu; it is not just spicy but you can also get drunk if you put it too much!<\/p>\n<p><!-- Google Adsense --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6390939273367918\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5994381144\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jimami\">13. Jimami Tofu (Peanut Tofu)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Japanese: \u30b8\u30fc\u30de\u30fc\u30df\u8c46\u8150 (Jimami-dofu)<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile tofu is made from soy, jimami tofu is made from peanut. Jimami means peanut in Okinawa dialect. Jimami tofu is usually eaten with sauce, and depending on what kind of sauce you put, it could be side dish or even dessert! If you put soy sauce or Japanese dashi soup, it becomes side dish. You can enjoy with sugar or molasses to make it a dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Since it is made from peanuts, do not eat if you are allergic to peanuts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Okinawa is southernmost islands of Japan. Because of its location and distinct history, Okinawa has a lot of food that are not typical in mainland of Japan. Listed below are Okinawa-typical food and drink you must try when you visit Okinawa! List Green Caviar\/Sea Grape Mozuku Ishigaki Wagyu Agu Pork Irabucha Bitter Melon Chanpuru (Stir Fry) Okinawa Soba Awamori Habu Spirit Buku-buku Tea Shequasar Lemon Koregusu (Okinawa Chili Sauce) Jimami Tofu (Peanut Tofu) &nbsp; 1. Green Caviar\/Sea Grape Japanese: \u6d77\u3076\u3069\u3046 (umi budo) Green caviar or sea grape is a type of seaweed eaten in Okinawa, so it is not fish roe or fruit at all. It just looks like them. 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