On February 26, Support Team KEYPAT(*) (Kanazawa Educational Yell Psychological Assistance Team) from Kanazawa University visited the Suzu Branch of the Ishikawa Prefectural Nanao Special Needs School to organize a food education program. About 30 children and students from the elementary, junior high, and high school divisions, along with teachers, participated in the program and made “Colorful Gohei-mochi” and “Mix-and-Serve Osuimono” under the guidance of a registered dietitian.
In the Gohei-mochi activity, participants enjoyed mashing rice, shaping it freely, and grilling it. They also had the opportunity to choose and combine their favorite flavors from four types of sauces and sweet pastes with different colors and tastes. The osuimono soup included a variety of ingredients, making it a well-balanced and nutritious dish.
During the reflection session after cooking, many children and students shared their impressions, such as the novelty of using a blender, tasting zunda-an (sweet edamame paste), which is uncommon in the Hokuriku region, and the sense of accomplishment they felt from working together through role-sharing.
(*) KEYPAT (Kanazawa Educational Yell Psychological Assistance Team) is an official university-wide support team at Kanazawa University that assists individuals experiencing psychological distress due to disasters and other circumstances. The team is composed mainly of certified psychologists. In addition to providing individual mental health care, the team continues to support caregivers and local communities, including schools and hospitals.
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Demonstration and explanation by a registered dietitian -
Mashing and shaping the rice -
Grilling both sides -
Gohei-mochi with four types of colorful sauces and sweet pastes
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