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Noppe (のっぺい noppei also 濃餅 or 能平) is a traditional stew served throughout Japan. It has many different names depending on the region but its most famous version is from Niigata known as either Noppe Noppei or Noppe-jiru.Noppe is generally made from left-over vegetable parts sauteed or boiled in sesame oil. The ingredients and thickening agents vary widely per town and region but yams carrots shiitake mushrooms konjac and fried tofu are often used.