A new winter gastronomy focused on beauty using the culinary culture and ingredients unique to Okinawa 
HOSHINOYA Okinawa will offer a new, special course "Ryukyu Sicilian - Bellezza" from November 1, 2023. "Ryukyu Sicilian" is a dinner course that is served at the property, which uses ingredients that are familiar in Okinawa prepared using Sicilian culinary techniques. In the winter edition of Ryukyu Sicilian, we focused on bellezza, which means beauty in Italian. With the unique food culture that dates back to the time of the Ryukyu dynasty, ingredients that are grown in warm climates, and our concept of Ryukyu Sicilian, we will offer a nine-course meal to promote health and beauty.
Ryukyu Sicilian
Sicilian cuisine is characterized by a food culture not found on the mainland of Italy. Influenced by a variety of countries for historical and geographical reasons, it still has a strong sense of the culture of each period, including ancient Greece and Rome. This is very similar to Okinawa, which has developed its own food culture while incorporating influences from other regions. They are also blessed with beautiful seas and a mild climate, and the frequent use of fresh seafood and citrus in their cooking is similar. We thought that a cooking method used in a place with such similarities would be a good match with the ingredients of Okinawa, bringing new flavor profiles to the table and it was named Ryukyu Sicilian.
The story behind the creation of Ryukyu Sicilian-Bellezza
Through trade with China during the Ryukyu dynasty, the idea that "the source of food and medicine is the same" was brought to Okinawa and was widely spread as a teaching named kusuimun ー a well-balanced diet is medicine. In Okinawa, where the winters are temperate, colorful vegetables grow, and the pork, which represents Okinawa's food culture, is rich in protein, B vitamins, and other nutrients that can be beneficial in beauty. By combining the teachings of kusuimun, vegetables and seafood, and the concept of Ryukyu Sicilian, a course leading to beauty was born.
Dishes from Ryukyu Sicilian-Bellezza
Cold Mango and Tomato Cappellini
Many vegetables grow during this time of year when hot summers pass and mild weather prevails. Sweet tomatoes, rich in vitamins, are made into a transparent jelly and is then mixed with Capellini pasta. With the salty taste of prosciutto and the moderately sour taste of marinated mango, a refreshing dish is created. 
Tebichi & Insalata
Pork was introduced in the 15 century to host guests from China and pork is representative of Okinawan food culture, which makes use of limited ingredients without waste. Tebichi, a traditional dish in which pig's feet, which are rich in collagen, are simmered until tender, is prepared using Coppa di Maiale, a method in which pork is boiled until it is juicy. Baked on a hot griddle, this is an exquisite dish with both a crisp and creamy texture. The beautifully arranged Insalata is simply made with colorful vegetables and enjoyed with a salsa verde sauce using Tankan citrus, anchovies, and garlic.
Pork Rotolo
The main meat dish is rotolo, where thinly sliced pork is wrapped with seasonal vegetables. It uses moromi-fed pork, where moromi is the byproduct of awamori, Okinawa's distilled alcoholic drink. The black aspergillus in moromi is an Okinawan strain that has been around for more than 600 years, and the abundant citric acid is expected to restore fatigue. Different flavors and the power of fermentation can be enjoyed in this dish as the rotolo is accompanied by a condiment of fermentated products that are unique to Okinawa, such as sukugaras (young fish pickled in salt) and tofuyo (Okinawan fermented bean curd).
Overview of Ryukyu Sicilian-Bellezza
Time Period: November 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024
Price: 24,200 JPY per person (tax and service charge included)
Available: Hotel guests only
Others: Depending on the ingredients available, the menu and ingredients may be subject to change
About HOSHINOYA Okinawa
Address: 474 Gima, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa, 904-0327
Number of Rooms: 100
Check-in: 3:00 pm/Check-out: 12:00 pm
Price: 136,000 JPY per night per room (includes tax and service charge, excludes meals)
Directions: Approximately 1 hour by car from Naha Airport
About HOSHINOYA Brand
Luxury hotel embodying the true characteristics of land, history, and culture
HOSHINOYA is an accommodation with distinct themes, conceptualized from each location’s land, history, and culture. Woven into these distinct themes is our attention to detail in every aspect from the design to hospitality; contributing to the creation of a one-of-a-kind world of HOSHINOYA. Enrich the heart with the epiphanies of travel through a unique stay experience.
About Hoshino Resorts
Hoshino Resorts was first established as a Japanese inn/ryokan in 1914 in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture before it began the operation of other resorts in Japan. Today, it has evolved into a highly influential hotel management company and is run by 4th-generation family member Yoshiharu Hoshino. Providing a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi, Japanese-style hospitality, the company has expanded rapidly out of Karuizawa since 2001 and now operates more than 60 accommodations both in and outside Japan with one of the following categories: luxury hotel brand “HOSHINOYA,” hot spring ryokan brand “KAI,” countryside resort hotel brand “RISONARE,” city tourism hotel brand “OMO,” free-spirited hotel brand “BEB,” or other unique lodgings.
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