Tohoku gourmet

The crisp texture of Nebuta pickles is a must-have for both rice and alcohol! [Aomori Prefecture]

The rice-producing Tohoku region is home to many excellent rice accompaniments, including "Nebutazuke,"

Nebuta pickles are a type of pickle that is typical of Aomori, a region blessed with abundant fishing grounds. The delicious flavor of the seafood soaks into the ingredients, leaving a crunchy texture that is hard to resist. Crisp and crunchy... it's a truly "rice-thieving" delicacy .

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What kind of product is "Nebuta Pickle"?

Nebuta pickles
Nebuta pickles

Nebutazuke is a soy sauce pickled dish made with an abundance of seafood, including herring roe, and mountain produce, such as daikon radish and cucumber . It contains plenty of umami ingredients, such as kelp and dried squid, giving it a wonderful aroma and a rich, deep flavor. The stickiness of the kelp also helps to bind the ingredients, sauce, and rice together.

By the way, the difference between Nebutazuke and the famous Matsumaezuke is that Matsumaezuke contains only seafood such as kelp and dried squid, while Nebutazuke also contains mountain produce, which gives it a crunchy texture

Nebutazuke is a long-selling product from Yamamoto Foods Co., Ltd. that has been popular for over half a century since its release. There are three variations of Nebutazuke, including the standard one

  1. Nebuta pickles
  2. Nebuta pickles with scallops
  3. Special Nebuta Pickles

Nebutazuke with Scallops is another luxurious product that uses scallops instead of herring roe. The Special Nebutazuke contains about twice the amount of herring roe as the standard Nebutazuke. Each piece of herring roe is also very large

The fun of being able to choose whether for yourself or as a gift is also an appealing feature

Nebuta pickles review! I tried it with rice

Nebuta pickle package
Nebuta pickle package

This time we'll be reviewing the standard Nebuta pickles

The 500g pack is divided into two 250g bags, each of which can be frozen. This means you can defrost just the amount you want to eat whenever you want. It's delicious, so there's a risk that the two 250g bags will be gone in no time..

The thawing method is to let it thaw naturally in the refrigerator. If you think, "Oh, I want to eat Nebuta pickles tonight," just pop it in the refrigerator before going out during the day, and it will be ready to eat by that evening

Nebuta Pickle Review ①

Once thawed, it takes on a beautiful glossy appearance. The ingredients slowly drip out of the sticky marinade

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Nebutazuke on rice. The thick sauce slowly seeps into the steaming hot rice... Now, let's eat

The sticky soy sauce holds the rice, ingredients, and sauce together, making a slurping sound when you put it in your mouth. Next comes the rich, umami-filled soy sauce flavor. It has a mellow impression, without any sharp tastes like strong saltiness or sweetness. You can really feel the flavor of good soy sauce

And when you bite into it, it's crispy...crunchy... The soy sauce flavor that has soaked into the daikon radish and cucumber slowly seeps out. Every now and then, a plump herring roe pops out. Ah, so delicious! Herring roe makes you feel incredibly rich, but in my opinion, the main ingredients of Nebuta pickles are the vegetables, such as daikon radish and cucumber. The crispy texture that has absorbed the umami to the fullest is very addictive

Slurp and crunch as you eat, and before you know it, the rice is gone. It makes freshly cooked rice taste even more delicious, and is the perfect accompaniment to rice...or rather, you could call it a friend of rice

This time I had it with rice, but its rich flavor seems like it would also go well with alcohol. If you happen to get your hands on some good sake, it's definitely worth a quick drink with some Nebuta pickles

I'm also interested in other products from Yamamoto Foods Co., Ltd

Yamamoto Foods Co., Ltd. is a food manufacturer headquartered in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. Founded in 1935, the company has continued its business to this day despite the chaos of wartime

In addition to having three manufacturing facilities and a sales outlet in Aomori City, they also have sales outlets outside the prefecture, including stores in Saitama and Aichi prefectures. They also sell their products online. In addition to their official online store, they also have stores on various e-commerce malls, making it convenient for ordering

In addition to Nebutazuke, "Akamoku Wasabi Soy Sauce Pickled, " which is seaweed "Akamoku" "Kokkochan," which is salmon roe and herring roe pickled in soy sauce . Be sure to check out their website.

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summary

we introduced "Nebuta Pickles" sold by Yamamoto Foods Co., Ltd. in Aomori City

Nebutazuke is a pickled dish with a mellow and rich umami flavor, and is an excellent dish that will make you want to eat it with rice and sake. Be sure to prepare plenty of rice and sake before enjoying it

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