- Kiritanpo
nihongo|Kiritanpo|きりたんぽ is a
Japan ese dish. Freshly cooked rice is pounded until somewhat mashed, then formed into cylinders aroundcryptomeria skewers, and toasted over an open hearth. It can then be served with sweetmiso or used as dumplings in soups.Akita Prefecture is particularly well-known [http://www.city.akita.akita.jp/en/sightseeing/aji/default.htm] for kiritanpo.
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