[Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture] I can't stop using chopsticks! Tsugaru Strait-raised ``strait salmon boiled in water'' is the finest gourmet canned food.

Canned food, which until now had a strong image of being a cheap preserved food, has undergone a dramatic evolution due to the boom in recent years.

The ``world of gourmet canned goods'' has been featured on the TBS series ``Matsuko's Unknown World,'' and canned food has become a mainstay at the dining table. This time, we would like to introduce a local canned product from Aomori Prefecture, ``Simmered Strait Salmon,'' which is one of the highest quality and delicious gourmet canned foods, but is not yet well known nationwide.

What is Strait Salmon?

"Kaikyo Salmon" is the brand name for "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.

Northernmost deliciousness born from aquaculture that was considered insane

Until now, cultivating fish in the rough waves of the Tsugaru Strait, where the currents are fast and the seawater temperature is low, was considered ``insane'' due to the high level of difficulty involved.
In fact, when the fishing port was hit by such stormy weather that the breakwater collapsed, the salmon farmed within the port were wiped out.

Another year, a bomb cyclone caused major damage to the fish cages. After many failures and improvements, the Hokusai Fishing Production Association succeeded in cultivating fish in an environment as close to natural as possible. Strait salmon with firm flesh and just the right amount of fat was born.

Boiled cans that allow you to enjoy seasonal flavors anytime

Strait salmon is in season from early May to July, and fresh fish can only be shipped during these two months. Boiled canned salmon has been developed and sold so that you can easily enjoy the taste of Strait Salmon at home throughout the year.

Strait salmon boiled review

Now let's eat it.

When you open the lid, you can see the beautiful salmon pink flesh. We select and cut only those that fit the diameter of the canned food, so you'll be happy to know that every canned food always contains the fattest belly part.

The official online shop said, ``It is seasoned with only a small amount of salt so as not to impair the flavor,'' so this time I tried it without any modification.

When served on a plate, the plump guinea meat overflows, unable to keep its shape. Canned salmon is often tough because it is pressure-cooked, but Strait Salmon is wonderfully tender.

Is it really just salt?

Strait salmon does not contain any seasonings or additives other than salt. It's so delicious that I wonder why it's so delicious with just salt. The juice from the salmon fat is so rich that you want to drink it all. I was surprised at how delicious it was, considering it was canned.

Which topping goes best?

Here we have prepared some toppings that would go well with salmon.

・Grated radish
・Lemon juice
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・Butter

The standard green onion topping is consistently delicious.
Grated daikon radish and lemon juice go well together as they leave your mouth feeling refreshed.
You can eat as much as you want with this combination. Speaking of "salmon x butter", it is a classic combination, but I felt that it was unnecessary because Strait Salmon, which has a rich flavor, is so fatty that you don't need butter.

How to purchase Boiled Strait Salmon

Canned Strait Salmon can be purchased at
Kitasaya Online Shop In addition, the Strait Salmon Fresh Fish Sale is held every Sunday from late May to early July during the Strait Salmon season in Ohata-cho, Mutsu City, and the annual Strait Salmon Festival is held in mid-June. It is being done.

You can enjoy salmon that is surprisingly fatty even when boiled in cans, but you may also be interested in sashimi of strait salmon when it is in season. It looks like it's worth going to the place to eat!

in conclusion

Boiled Strait Salmon grown in the harsh natural environment of the Shimokita Peninsula is a gourmet canned product with plenty of fat.

Be sure to give it a try, it's so easy to eat yet so full of flavor that you won't believe it's from a can. Mutsu City, the hometown of strait salmon, is also home to many scenic spots such as Mt. Osore and Hotsugaura, famous for itako. Be sure to visit here to enjoy the scenery of the Shimokita Peninsula, the northernmost tip of Honshu, while looking out over the Tsugaru Strait where the Strait Salmon are grown.

Kitaaya <Information>

• Name Kitaaya Co., Ltd.
• Address: 152-2 Ueno, Ohata-cho, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number 0175-31-1868
• URLKitasaiya official website　

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