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Hokkaido is not only the home of the Ainu, but also their food, an incredibly distinct selection of dishes that diverge from those more traditionally associated with Japanese cuisine; One such dish is Sayo. Sayo is a thin porridge made from boiled Japanese millet or rice. Generally, the grains are boiled alone, but vegetables and water can be added to evolve the dish. Sayo is not a staple food; the Ainu would fill up on fatty soups and grilled meats, and drink Sayo like tea as a palate cleanser. Sayo was made in a small, dedicated pot to avoid mixing in oils from other dishes. Care was also taken to avoid mixing flavors by using a separate ladle specifically for serving Sayo, rather than the usual ladle for serving soup.
As the porridge used very few grains to make, a month’s supply for one person was approximately half a gallon (1.8 liters).
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