[Fukushima] Even just one piece is hearty! When you come to Fukushima, you must try Shimiten!

There are many delicacies that can only be enjoyed in Fukushima, but one of them is"Shimiten"is.
But you can't tell what it is just by hearing the name. That was the same for me"'Shimi' comes from the 'shimi' in 'frozen rice cake' and 'ten' comes from the 'ten' in 'tempura'."That's what I was told, but... that makes it even more confusing

And when I actually tried it, it was delicious!
So, Fukushima's Super Snacks"Shimiten"I would like to introduce you to..

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in the first place"Shimiten"What is it?

The official name of Shimiten is"Frozen" (R)The company, Konohata Co., Ltd., has obtained a patent for the manufacturing process and produces the product. Konohata's website has the story of how "Toten" was born, and I found myself absorbed in reading it

This frozen tempura looks like a small fried breadThe outside is crispy and fragrant, and the inside is soft and fluffy like a pancake, but just when you think that, you reach the frozen mochi in the middle! It has a chewy, dense, and satisfying texture

By the way,Frozen mochi is a traditional preserved food from Fukushima, made by pounding mugwort and other ingredients into kusamochi and drying it outdoors in the freezing coldThe frozen tempura is made with flavorful mugwort mochi

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It's not a sweet, but a "snack." They also come in mini sizes and with red bean paste inside

It's deep-fried, loaded with carbohydrates, and it's quite large, but apparently there are some locals who are strong enough to eat two or three of them at once. Wow, that's amazing
Oh, to try it out,Mini frozen tempura the size of a manjuDon't worry, there are also other options

By the way, it's not that sweet. It's more like a slightly sweet snack than a candy.
When I said I thought it would be sweeter, the shop assistant asked me, "Would you like to try the one with red bean paste?" That also looked delicious... but I was worried about the calories.

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Freshly made is especially delicious! And the most popular way to eat it right now is..

Even the online shop says, "We would like you to try the freshly made food from our actual store if possible."Frozen tempura is best when it's freshly fried

And recently,Apparently it's popular to enjoy frozen tempura and Rakuoh Cafe au Lait together
Rakuoh Cafe au Lait is sold everywhere in Fukushima (convenience stores even have their own affiliated products) and is the soul drink of Fukushima residents
Yes, of course I tried it

I see, it fits wellThe Rakuoh Cafe au Lait effectively neutralized the oiliness and brought out the subtle sweetness of the frozen tempura...I was also surprised at how well the coffee flavor and mugwort mochi went together

The company lost its factory in Minamisoma City in the Great East Japan Earthquake and was temporarily unable to produce Toten, but it has been revived in response to the expectations of its many fans. It
really is a snack loved by the people of Fukushima.

If you visit Fukushima, be sure to try this delicious and hearty dish!

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INFORMATION

• Name: Kinohata Food Hall Pivot Store
• Address: 1F Power City Pivot, West Exit of Fukushima Station, 1-1 Sakaemachi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, 960-8031
• Phone number: 024-555-2588
• Official URL: https://shimiten.jp/

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