The appeal of "Smotchi," a smoked gourmet food originating from Yamagata Prefecture, and recipe variations!

Have you heard of "Smotchi," a smoked food delicacy from Yamagata that has been all the rage recently?

We will introduce the appeal of "Smotchi," an addictive dish made from freshly laid eggs that are slowly smoked, and some recommended variations

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What is Smotchi?

Smotchi is a product developed by Hanzawa Eggs, located in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture. It
has been featured in various media outlets, and was recently praised by Matsuko Deluxe on the TBS program "Matsuko's Unknown World" in the segment "The World of Ramen Ajitama" (broadcast in June 2022).

It can be purchased as a mail-order gourmet food from anywhere in the country

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The appeal of Smotchi

It is easily recognizable by its red packaging and is a familiar product that can be seen daily in supermarkets in Yamagata Prefecture

Smoked in the shell! The fragrant aroma is addictive　

Smotchi uses fresh eggs carefully selected by egg professionals and smoked in their shells

I actually opened a pack of Smotchi that I bought at the supermarket. The moment I opened the package, the delicious aroma of smoke spread throughout the air!

Spots found, a sign of thorough smoking

I tried peeling the shell

The white flesh is plump and delicious

There are brown spots on the white meat. This is proof that the shell has been thoroughly smoked all the way to the center.

Smotchi is smoked carefully and slowly in an internationally patented smoker.

The secret to the deep aroma is the exquisite blend of cherry wood chips used for smoking and cherry wood chips from Yamagata Prefecture

Yolk is soft-boiled

Look at that deep yolk color!

The flavor is rich, with the salt permeating all the way to the center of the yolk. It has a deep, rich flavor, but it's only seasoned with salt!

Smotchi is seasoned with sea salt extracted from the seawater near the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture

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Compared to homemade smoked eggs..

I tried making homemade smoked eggs using a smoker I had at home to see if I could make smoked eggs like Smotchi at home and compare them

The one on the left was smoked with the shell removed, and the one on the right was smoked with the shell on, just like smotchi

When comparing the smoked ones with the shells and the smotchi, it's obvious that the homemade smoked ones are lighter in color

I peeled the egg on the right

It has the distinct "spots" that are proof that it has been smoked, and looks very similar to smoked smoky smoky smoky smoky

However, when you try it, there is a clear difference in taste!

While the smoked aroma of the Smotchi eggs permeated all the way to the yolk, the homemade smoked eggs had a strong boiled egg smell and I couldn't enjoy the smoky aroma

We also tried peeled and smoked eggs to compare the taste

Although this one has a strong smoked aroma, Smotchi wins in all aspects, including the richness of the flavor, the creamy texture of the yolk, and the balance of the saltiness

That's because smotchi is carefully smoked and then slowly aged for three days, giving it a mellow aroma and allowing the smoke to permeate all the way to the center

Smotchi is the best way to easily enjoy authentic smoked eggs!

I learned firsthand how time-consuming and labor-intensive it is to make authentic smoked eggs at home.
Smotchi is a great value product that allows you to easily enjoy authentic smoked eggs at the low price of 135 yen (tax included) per egg (as of July 2022).

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Introducing recipe variations

What's the best drink to go with smotchi?

The rich flavor of the yolk in smotchi goes well with full-bodied beer. We also recommend pairing it with red wine

On top of ramen

This is a classic way of eating that was also featured on Matsuko's Unknown World.
It instantly transforms your homemade ramen into a luxurious dish!

potato salad

This is the recipe that was introduced in the manga "Otoriyose Ouji."
All you have to do is heat the potatoes in the microwave and mix in the smotchi!
The only seasonings are mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

The key is not to crumble the potatoes or smotchi too much

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Mail-order & Direct Store Information

Smotchi can be ordered online.
In addition, the company store in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, sells Smotchi as well as fresh eggs delivered directly from the farm and sweets made with eggs.
Why not try one of their signature products?

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Order now

• Sales company: Hanzawa Egg Co., Ltd
• Address: 2050 Takatamakita, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture
• Phone number: 023-655-2556　
• Official URL: Hanzawa Keiran Official Website

Directly managed store

• Facility name: Egg Country Idekokko
• Address: 3-1 Kunugizawa Nishi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
• Phone number: 023-673-0088
• Official URL: Egg Country Idekokko

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