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Goat

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Goat meat is not commonly eaten in mainland Japan, but in Okinawa it has long been cherished as a food for stamina, as suggested by the old saying “hījā gusui” (goat meat is medicine). Many Okinawans are extremely fond of the distinctive flavor of goat dishes. Hījā-jiru (goat soup), made by simmering goat meat and offal with vegetables, is a classic dish of Okinawan cuisine, traditionally served at celebrations and also enjoyed as a special meal after completing farm work. Goat meat protein contains a well-balanced mix of essential amino acids and more carnitine than beef or pork. Goat fat has a high melting point, making it less easily absorbed by the body. For this reason, goat meat is believed to be a diet-friendly choice. In recent years, branded goat meat varieties that have been refined to mellow their characteristic aroma and enhance their umami flavor have also attracted attention.
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Minami no Eki Yaese

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Chūbu Farmers Market Chanpurū Ichiba

Central

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Farmers Market Haebaru Kugani Ichiba

Central

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JA Okinawa Shokusaikan Nanairo Batake

South

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