Oyaki

This article is about Japanese dumpling in Nagano prefecture. For the Japanese wagashi, see Imagawayaki.

Oyaki

Type	Dumpling
Region or state	Nagano Prefecture
Associated cuisine	Japan
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Fermented buckwheat dough
Ingredients generally used	Vegetables, fruit, or anko bean paste
Media: Oyaki

Oyaki (おやき) is a Japanese dumpling made from a fermented buckwheat dough wrapped around a stuffing of Japanese vegetables, fruit, or anko bean paste and then roasted on an iron pan. The resulting bun is then either steamed or broiled and eaten hot. Oyaki are popular and widely available in Nagano Prefecture which is famous for the dish.

Nagano's oyaki are not to be confused with Imagawayaki which is made from a light batter and is eaten as a dessert, though you can find many stores selling Imagawayaki as Oyaki.

History

Preparing oyaki

The food originated in northern Nagano prefecture and Azumi Basin, as one of the alternatives for rice as most of the prefecture is not suitable for growing them. It later spread across the prefecture and shops that specialize in Oyaki grew from the 1980s.

See also

• List of buckwheat dishes

External links

• My Home Town and Local Food English language web page describing how oyaki are made at Oyaki Village in Ogawa Village, Nagano Prefecture.
• Oyaki Village website (in Japanese)