[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Now is the season, let's enjoy Dake Kimi! Introducing delicious ways to eat and restaurants where you can enjoy soft shakes

Aomori's specialty, ` Dakekimi ,'' attracts many people with its sweetness and rich flavor. In this article, we will introduce ways to enjoy Dake Kimi even more deliciously, as well as recommended restaurants that serve soft-serve ice cream and shakes that make use of this seasonal flavor. We will provide you with information that allows you to fully enjoy the charm of Kimi Dake.

Who is Kimi Take?

In the dialect of Aomori Prefecture, `` Kimi '' means corn, and the corn harvested at the foot of Mt. Iwaki is called Dake Kimi From here, we will explain in detail the characteristics of Dake Kimi and the secret behind its sweetness.

 Dake Kimi is a highland vegetable grown in Iwaki, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture.

Dakekimi is a highland vegetable grown in the Iwaki district of Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. This place is so popular in Aomori Prefecture that it is synonymous with summer in Tsugaru. It has been featured on TV many times and is now famous nationwide. Along Prefectural Route 3, which runs through Mt. Iwaki, there are many direct sales shops of Takekimi, which is called Takekimi Road and has become a summer tradition.

The shop sells freshly harvested Dakekimi, as well as boiled and grilled Kimimi. We can also ship nationwide, so we are very popular with people returning from their hometowns and tourists.

The difference in temperature between day and night is the secret to sweetness

Dake Kimi is characterized by its amazing sweetness. The secret behind the sweetness of Dake Kimi is the difference in temperature between day and night. During the day, corn receives sufficient sunlight to perform photosynthesis and store sugar, but at night the temperature drops rapidly, making it difficult for sugar to be consumed, resulting in extremely sweet corn. This unique sweetness can be said to be the biggest charm of Dake Kimi.

It is in season in late August, after Obon.

The harvest time for Dake Kimi from late August to mid-September every year . Because it is only available during this short harvest period, Takekimi corn is in season. Locally, at this time of year, fresh Dakekimi are lined up at morning markets and direct sales stands on `` Dakekimi Road '', and many people come to enjoy the sweetness.

Takekimi's delicious way to eat

From here, we will introduce various cooking methods to bring out the deliciousness of Dake Kimi to its fullest. We will introduce everything from simple boiling methods to locally loved recipes, so please enjoy the charm of Dake Kimi to the fullest.

boil simply

The simplest way to enjoy Dake Kimi is to boil it. Quickly boiling fresh oyster mushrooms brings out the sweetness even more. The best time to boil is 3 to 5 minutes in boiling water. When you bite into the freshly boiled fish, the sweetness fills your mouth. However, please be careful not to get burned as it contains a lot of water.

By the way, in the Take region where Takekimi is produced, boiling is recommended rather than grilling. This is because while grilling increases the aroma, it may also lose its original flavor and sweetness. Perhaps because of this, almost all restaurants on Dake Kimi Road offer ``Boiled Kimi'', but not many shops offer ``Yaki Kimi''.

Easy to microwave

When you're busy, you can easily enjoy Dake Kimi using the microwave. Just put a few pieces of skin in the microwave and heat at 600W for 4 to 5 minutes. This way, you can easily make sweet and boiled rice cakes. Be careful not to heat the corn after peeling, as it will dry out the corn easily. I once peeled all the skin and heated it in the microwave without knowing anything about it, but it turned out to be wrinkled and lost its original juiciness, so be careful.

cooked rice

Takikomi rice using rice cakes is a popular recipe among locals. Remove the kernels from the corn and cook them with the rice. At this time, also add the core that you have removed. Adding the core brings out the sweetness and flavor, so don't throw it away and put it in the rice cooker. The seasoning is simple, just salt and sake! It's delicious as is, but you can add pepper, soy sauce, or butter to your liking. If you have any leftover rice balls, spread some soy sauce on them and lightly fry them to create exquisite grilled rice balls. The sweetness of the corn and the aroma of the soy sauce are a perfect match and will whet your appetite.

Tempura

Dake Kimi's tempura is a standard way to eat it locally. It is especially popular among many people as a standard menu at izakaya bars in Hirosaki City and stalls during the cherry blossom festival. Tempura, which is sweet corn wrapped in a crispy batter, is loved by everyone from children to adults. If you eat it with a light sprinkle of salt, the sweetness will stand out even more.

Introducing shops where you can eat Dake Kimi shakes and soft drinks

We will introduce shops where you can enjoy shakes and soft serve ice cream made with Takekimi.

Noichiri (Noichigo)

Noichigo located in Iwaki, Hirosaki City , is a popular shop that serves shakes and soft-serve ice cream that make use of the sweetness of the rice grown directly from the farm. In addition to local vegetables harvested in Iwaki, we also sell homemade pickles, wild vegetables, mushrooms, and apple juice made by our producers.

At Noichigo, you can enjoy richly flavored shakes and soft-serve ice cream made with plenty of radish. Some people may be reluctant to eat corn desserts, but you'll be addicted to the corn soup-like taste and the flavorful sweetness that makes you feel like you're eating the corn as it is! It's a taste that can only be brought out by Takekimi, which has a high sugar content.

Information

• Name: Direct Sales Shop Noichiri (Noichigo)
• Address: 77-4 Miyaji Kawazoe, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-1341
• Phone number: 0172-82-1055
• Business hours: Summer (April to September) 8:30 to 17:00, Winter (October to March) 9:00 to 17:00
• URL: ANEKKO
• Closed: Early January

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There are other stores that offer it, but only seasonally.

There are other shops near Hirosaki where you can enjoy Dake Kimi shakes and soft drinks, but all of them are only available seasonally. Also, since it will be sold in limited quantities, some stores will close as soon as they run out...

Noichi-sato, introduced above, sells Dake Kimi shakes and soft drinks all year round, so if you're interested, be sure to check them out.

summary

Dake Kimi is sweet and juicy corn grown in the rich nature of Aomori. Be sure to visit the shop where you can enjoy delicious ways to eat, soft serve ice cream and shakes made with Dake Kimi, and enjoy the flavors of the season.