"Spirited Salmon" that grew up in the Tsugaru Strait is the best canned gourmet food [Muts City, Aomori Prefecture]

Canned food, which has traditionally been seen as a cheap preserved food, has undergone a dramatic evolution thanks to the recent boom. The "World of Gourmet Canned Foods" segment was even featured on the TBS program "Matsuko's Unknown World," and canned food has now become a staple on the dinner table.

This time, we'll be introducing a local canned food from Aomori Prefecture, "Strait Salmon Boiled in Water," which is not yet well known nationwide despite being of high quality and delicious.

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What is Strait Salmon?

"Strait Salmon" is the brand name of Donaldson rainbow trout, a large rainbow trout raised by the Hokusai Fisheries Production Association in Mutsu City, located on the Shimokita Peninsula, the northernmost tip of Honshu

The northernmost delicacy born from aquaculture, a method that was considered unconventional

Until now, farming salmon in the rough waves of the Tsugaru Strait, where the tides are fast and the seawater temperature is low, was considered "unconventional" due to the high difficulty involved.
In fact, when the fishing port was hit by severe weather that caused the breakwater to collapse, all the salmon farmed within the port were wiped out. Another year, the fish pens were severely damaged by the effects of a cyclone.

After many failures and improvements, the Hokusai Fisheries Production Association has succeeded in farming salmon in an environment as close to natural as possible. This has resulted in the birth of Strait salmon with firm flesh and just the right amount of fat.

Enjoy the taste of the season anytime with canned boiled vegetables

The season for Strait Salmon is from early May to July, and it can only be shipped fresh for about two months. So that people can easily enjoy the taste of Strait Salmon at home all year round, canned boiled salmon was developed and sold

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Boiled Strait Salmon Review

Now let's try it

When you open the lid, the beautiful salmon-pink flesh appears. Only fish that fit the diameter of the can are selected and sliced, so every can always contains the fattiest part of the belly, which is great

The official online shop says, "It's seasoned with just a little salt so as not to ruin the flavor," so this time I tried it without any modifications

When you serve it on a plate, the plump, tender flesh spills out, almost unable to keep its shape. Canned salmon is often tough because it is cooked under pressure, but Strait Salmon is incredibly tender

Is it really just salt?

No seasonings or additives other than salt are used in Kaikyo Salmon. It's amazing how it can be so delicious with just salt. The juice from the salmon's fat is rich and flavorful, and you'll want to drink it all up. I was surprised at how delicious it was, considering it was canned

What topping goes best with it?

Here are some toppings that go well with salmon

・Grated radish
・Lemon juice
・Green onion
・Butter

The classic spring onion topping is consistently delicious.
The grated daikon radish and lemon juice are also a great addition
, leaving your mouth feeling refreshed. You could eat as much of this combination as you like. Although "salmon and butter" is a classic combination, the rich flavor of the Strait Salmon makes it so fatty that butter isn't even necessary.

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How to purchase boiled Strait Salmon

Canned boiled Strait Salmon can be purchased from
the Hokusaiya online shop Also, during the Strait Salmon season, the "Strait Salmon Fresh Fish Salon Sale" is held every Sunday from late May to early July in Ohatacho, Mutsu City, and the "Strait Salmon Festival" is held every year in mid-June.

You can enjoy surprisingly fatty salmon even in canned boiled form, but the Strait Salmon sashimi is also interesting when it's in season. It seems well worth the trip to the area to try it!

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in conclusion

Boiled Strait Salmon, grown in the harsh natural environment of the Shimokita Peninsula, is a gourmet canned product packed with fat. It's easy to eat, yet so flavorful you'd never guess it was canned.

Mutsu City, home of Strait Salmon, is home to many scenic spots, including Mount Osore, famous for its itako (Japanese octopus), and Hotokegaura. Be sure to visit to enjoy the scenery of the Shimokita Peninsula, the northernmost point of Honshu, while taking in the views of the Tsugaru Strait, where the Strait Salmon are raised.

Kitaaya <Information>

• Name Kitasaya Co., Ltd
• Address: 152-2 Ueno, Ohata-cho, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture
• Telephone number: 0175-31-1868
• URL Kitasaiya official website　

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