Kaiyaki-misu

Kaiyaki-misu is a traditional dish originating from the Tsugaru region in Aomori prefecture. The dish is made by simmering scallops, eggs, leeks, and scallions in miso-based broth. The ingredients are traditionally cooked in a large scallop shell, and it's said that the longer the shell is used for the preparation of kaiyaki-misu, the more flavor it will add to the dish. In the past, mothers used to prepare this dish for their sick children. Nowadays, depending on the area, pieces of fish might be used instead of scallops.