Dried sardines x Neapolitan! ? Addictive Nivolitan eating review [Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of the addictive dish that's become a hot topic in Aomori Prefecture, combining dried sardines with Western cuisine?

This time, we will introduce "Niboritan," an enchantingly delicious dish created by the harmony of Neapolitan and dried sardines, which is loved by people of all ages, from adults to children

What is Niboritan?

Niboritan is a niboshi-flavored Neapolitan sold by JUSTINE COFFEE, a restaurant in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture

Napolitan is a pasta dish that originated in Japan. It is a timeless classic dish, with noodles coated in plenty of sweet and sour ketchup

"Do ketchup and dried sardines really go well together?"

Some people may be worried about this, but the rich flavor of the Neapolitan is complemented by the strong flavor of dried sardines, making it an addictive taste once you try it

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

For all the niborers across the country who love niboshi, it is also available for mail order

Aomori residents who love dried sardines

The background to the creation of Niboritan is deeply connected to the food culture of Aomori Prefecture

Aomori Prefecture faces three seas: the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of ​​Japan, and the Tsugaru Strait, and is blessed with rich fishing grounds, making it one of Japan's leading fishing prefectures. Niboshi (dried sardines) have long been a specialty of Aomori Prefecture and an indispensable part of everyday meals. They are used in miso soup, as well as in the stock of many local dishes, such as "kaiyaki miso."

Furthermore, within Aomori Prefecture, the Tsugaru region, including Aomori City and Hirosaki City, is famous for its "niboshi ramen." There are many ramen restaurants in the prefecture that use large amounts of niboshi as their broth, demonstrating that niboshi culture is firmly rooted in the area

The long-awaited room temperature retort type makes its debut

Until now, Niboritan could only be ordered via refrigerated delivery

However, in October 2022, in response to requests from fans who wanted to stock up on it as souvenirs or at room temperature, a retort type that can be stored at room temperature was finally released!

This time, we will be trying out the newly released retort type

Niboritan review

The stylish packaging makes it perfect as a souvenir

Let's open it right away

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

First, transfer the dried sardine powder onto a plate.

The powder is finely granulated and smooth to the touch. The moment you open the package, you'll be hit with the faint aroma of dried sardines, which will stimulate your appetite. The fishy smell that is characteristic of dried sardines is subdued, giving it a refined aroma

Boil the noodles in plenty of water and mix them with the sauce that has been boiled at the same time

It's nice to see so many chunky sausages in it.
The sauce also contains dried sardine powder, so I tried it without adding any finishing powder.

With just one bite, the natural sweetness spreads throughout your mouth, and the slightly sour sausage gives you a strangely nostalgic feeling

What's most surprising is the texture of the noodles. Even though they're dried, they're chewy and have the same elasticity as fresh noodles.

The noodles are made with wheat flour specifically for fresh pasta, and olive oil is kneaded into the dough before being slowly dried for 48 hours. There are many ingenious ideas packed into the noodles that allow you to easily recreate the restaurant's flavor at home.

Next, I tried the much-anticipated dried sardine powder sprinkled on top.

To my surprise, it was a completely different pasta from the previous one!

The chewy, medium-thick noodles were thoroughly coated with the dried sardine powder, and the delicious flavor of the dried sardines spread throughout my mouth.
The dried sardine powder perfectly enveloped the sourness of the tomato ketchup, creating a completely new flavor I had never experienced before.

From the first bite to the last, I couldn't help but exclaim "Delicious!" with every bite.

in conclusion

The love for niboshi (dried sardines) is deeply ingrained in the Japanese people's genes. People cannot escape its delicious flavor. Whether you're a niboshi lover or not, you should definitely try the addictive combination of Neapolitan and niboshi!

For those who love dried sardines, we also recommend "Nibo Keema Curry," a combination of dried sardines and keema curry that was released at the same time as Niboritan

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Nibo Keema Curry: A delicious local curry that combines dried sardines and keema curry (Aomori Prefecture)

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Nibo Keema Curry, a fusion of niboshi and keema curry, has recently gained popularity in Aomori Prefecture, the birthplace of niboshi ramen. This time, we'll be focusing on a taste review of this exquisite local curry, Nibo Keema Curry, which can also be ordered online. What is Nibo Keema Curry? Nibo Keema Curry is a niboshi-flavored keema curry served at JUSTINE COFFEE, a restaurant in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. Some people may think, "I can't imagine the combination of keema curry and niboshi..." but it actually makes a surprising match! This curry, loved overseas...

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JUSTINE COFFEE＜Information＞

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

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