When
Toyosuke Yamauchi,
the 12th Lord of Tosa first tasted "Shuto",
he said, "Oh it's wonderful, it goes so perfectly with sake,
I can't stop drinking.The sake warehouse will soon be empty.
I shall name it Sake Thief and you should call it so from now on.
"
" Sake Thief / Shuto /๐!"
Some call the Tosa region,
with its great variety of food and drinks, the "Bonito country".
Shuto is one of its most finest and well-known food and it is considered
by many as a masterpiece. Its rich and strong seafood taste and
smell are enhanced when relished with regional sake, sweet sake,
honey, or onions.
Salted fish guts and Shuto still remain a favorite in the region. It
is prepared with the finest of seasoning, that enhances its amazing
fresh seafood taste. Any seafood connoisseur will be delighted.
Japanese sake is a remarkable compliment to this traditional delicacy.
Carefully selected bonito stomach is used as the
main ingredient to provide and enhance the popular taste of fresh
seafood acidity. Soaked in Japanese tea, and carefully placed over
warm rice, is one of the many ways to truly enjoy this long lasting
tradition.