[Aomori Prefecture] Dried sardines x Neapolitan! ? Be careful not to get addicted to eating Nivolitan!

Do you know the addictive dish that is a fusion of dried sardines and Western food that has become a hot topic in Aomori Prefecture?

This time, we would like to introduce you to ``Niboritan'', a delicious dish created by the harmony of Neapolitan and dried sardines, which is loved by both adults and children.

What is Nivolitan?

Nibolitan is a Neapolitan flavored with dried sardines sold by JUSTINE COFFEE, a restaurant in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture.

Neapolitan is a pasta dish that originated in Japan. This is a timeless classic dish with plenty of sweet and sour ketchup mixed into the noodles.

“Do ketchup and dried sardines really go together?”

I'm sure some people are worried about this, but the rich Neapolitan flavor and the strong flavor of dried sardines work together to create a taste that you'll be addicted to once you try it.

"I'd like to try Niboritan, but it's a bit far to go to Aomori Prefecture to eat it..."

For Nivola, who loves dried sardines from all over the country, we can also order them.

Aomori residents love dried sardines

The background to the birth of Nibolitan is deeply connected to the food culture of Aomori Prefecture.

Aomori Prefecture is one of Japan's leading fishing prefectures, facing three seas: the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of ​​Japan, and the Tsugaru Strait, and is blessed with rich fishing grounds. Dried sardines have been a specialty of Aomori Prefecture since ancient times, and are an essential part of our daily diet. It is used not only for miso soup but also for the dashi of many local dishes such as ``shellfish grilled miso.''

Furthermore, even within Aomori Prefecture, the Tsugaru region, such as Aomori City and Hirosaki City, is famous for its ``Niboshi Ramen.'' There are many ramen shops in the prefecture that use large amounts of dried sardines to make their soup stock, which shows that the culture of dried sardines is firmly rooted.

The long-awaited room temperature retort type debuts.

Until now, orders for Nivolitan were limited to cool delivery only.

However, in October 2022, a retort type that can be stored at room temperature has finally been released in response to requests from fans who are eager to stock it as a souvenir or at room temperature!

This time, we will try out the retort type that has just been released.

Niboritan actual food review

The stylish packaging makes it perfect as a souvenir.

We will open it right away.

As shown in the photo above, the box contained dried noodles, Neapolitan sauce, and dried sardines powder for finishing.

First, let's move the dried sardine powder to a plate.

The powder has a fine grain and a smooth texture. As soon as you open the package, the aroma of dried sardines will stimulate your appetite. The characteristic fishiness of dried sardines is suppressed, and it has an elegant aroma.

Boil the noodles in plenty of hot water and mix with the sauce that was boiled at the same time.

I'm glad that it contains a lot of chunky sausage.
It is said that the sauce also contains dried sardines powder, so I tried it first without applying finishing powder.

When you take a bite, the natural sweetness fills your mouth, and the slightly sour sausage makes you feel nostalgic.

What surprised me most was the texture of the noodles.

Even though they are dried noodles, they are chewy and elastic, just like fresh noodles. The noodles are made with flour specifically made for fresh pasta, and after kneading olive oil into the dough, they are carefully dried for 48 hours.

There are many ideas that allow you to easily recreate the taste of the restaurant at home. Next, I tried adding the long-awaited dried sardine powder.

To my surprise, the pasta turned out to be completely different from the previous one!

The chewy, medium-thick noodles are coated with dried sardines powder, and the flavor of the dried sardines spreads throughout your mouth.
The sourness of the tomato ketchup is tightly wrapped in the dried sardine powder, creating a new taste that you have never experienced before.

From the moment I started eating until the last bite, I couldn't help but exclaim, ``It's delicious!'' every time I took a bite.

in conclusion

The love for dried sardines is engraved deep in the Japanese genes.
People can't escape the taste. Whether you're a Nivola fan or not, please experience the addictive nature of Neapolitan and dried sardines!

INFORMATION

• Store name JUSTINE COFFEE
• Address: 1-16-2 Furukawa, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone 017-723-3700
• URL JUSTINE COFFEE Online Store (Nibolitan purchase page)

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