Yakkome [焼き米 (やっこめ)]

I bought Yakkome at a souvenior shop called Kagiya next to Yunotake-Ann in Yufuin.
When I was a child, my relative gave me some Yakkome.  I remember having it for breakfast.

Yakkome is roasted rice. Farmers harvest rice crop before they ripe, and then they roast the rice.
I like savory smell of roasted rice.
I taste a little bit of sweetness that rice naturally have.

Here is how to prepare Yakkome. :)

Add boiled water.

Cover the rice bowl with a dish and wait for 5 or 6 minitues.

When Yakkome become soft, it is ready to eat.
I add some salt. 

I was so happy to find Yakkome since I didn't see it for a long time!

My Favorite Restauant in Yufuin: Yunotake-Ann 湯の岳庵

Yunotake-Ann is located near Lake Kinrinko in Yufuin.
I wanted to have a window table, but unfortunately they had been reserved.

Course Menu

Spinach and Shimeji & Peanut Tofu.

Grilled fresh shiitake.

Shiitake is a special product in Oita. Fresh one is so good!

 

 After grilled top parts of Shiitake, remove a hard tip of Shiitake and tear them into a few pieces.

Koi Sashimi.

Tofu. 

I don't remember if it was Ayu or Yamame.....

Beef.

I chose Unagi Chazuke...

Home made pudding and ice coffee.

Everything was so good. The service was excellent.  

 

 

There is an old house near the restaurant.