Kaldi's popular "Umakute Shoga Nee!!" is a versatile seasoning that can be easily adapted! [Fukushima Prefecture]

With the recent trend of warming up, the number of people consciously consuming ginger and those who love the taste of ginger are on the rise. We will introduce Umakute Shoga Nee!!

"Umakute Shoga Nee!!" is made by Azuma Foods, a limited company . We will also share tips and recipes for enjoying this gem of a product to the fullest, so please use them as a reference.

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Why is it so popular? "It's delicious and ginger!!"

With bottled foods being sold by various food manufacturers all over the country, why is "Umakute Shoga Nee!!" from a rural area attracting so much attention? One reason is that it is sold at food stores such as Kaldi. Another reason is that it has been featured in the media as a recommendation by celebrities

The essence of Umakute Shoga Nee!! is chopped ginger pickled in soy sauce. The soy sauce sauce is enhanced with the umami of kelp and other ingredients, giving it a deep flavor

The name is impactful and easy to understand, attracting ginger lovers. And once you try it, you'll be hooked and want to eat it again and again. It's delicious and ginger! Once you get hooked, it's hard to get out, so be careful. You'll definitely want to keep it on hand

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How to eat "Umakute Shougainee!!": Basics

The most basic way to eat Umakute Shoga Nee!! is on rice. The royal road and king of eating it is to put it on freshly cooked rice. The hotter the rice, the more refreshing the aroma of the warm ginger will be

The soy sauce flavor is not too strong, so the rice doesn't become too salty. The chopped ginger has a crispy texture and a satisfying bite. The refreshing flavor of the ginger permeates the rice, so you'll want to have seconds

When eating natto rice or rice with raw egg, it's good to add a little bit of Umite Shoga Nee!! Just cook a little more rice than usual and enjoy

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How to eat "Umakute Shougainee!!": Recipe variations

Umakute Shoga Nee!! can be enjoyed with rice, or used as a versatile seasoning. Here are some recipe ideas using Umakute Shoga Nee!!

Pork ginger fried rice

When it comes to dishes using ginger, pork shogayaki is a must. With Umakute Shoga Nee!!, anyone can easily make delicious shogayaki. Rub the pork with a little cooking sake and soy sauce, fry the onion and pork in a frying pan, and mix in Umakute Shoga Nee!! just before finishing. By shortening the cooking time of the ginger, the aroma will remain

Dipping sauce for gyoza

Umakute Ginger Nee!! is also great as a dipping sauce for fried dumplings. It makes a delicious dipping sauce without adding any seasonings. The ginger adds a refreshing and punchy taste to the dumplings...there's no way it can't be delicious! It also adds a special touch to commercially available frozen dumplings, making them feel like you're eating them at a restaurant

Stir-fried bean sprouts

You can also use Umakute Shoga Nee!! to season stir-fried vegetables. With chicken stock, salt, pepper, sesame oil, and Umakute Shoga Nee!!, even a reasonably priced stir-fried bean sprout dish will look just like it came from a restaurant. It's also recommended for breaking up the monotony of cooking

Ginger tea

You can enjoy ginger tea by dissolving Umakute Shoga Nee!! in hot water. Since Umakute Shoga Nee!! is soy sauce flavored, ginger tea is also soy sauce flavored. It might be good to drink it like plum kelp tea. For those who don't like the sweet and thick ginger tea powder available on the market, I think it can be used as a warming accompaniment

Dip for raw vegetables

Umakute Shoga Nee!! is delicious just by pouring it over raw vegetables. If you sprinkle it on sliced ​​cucumbers or tomatoes, it makes a healthy snack. Try it in an izakaya atmosphere

Ramen topping

It's incredibly versatile and can instantly elevate the flavor of even the most convenient ramen, such as instant ramen or cup noodles. Just a quick scoop of Umakute Shoga Nee!! will fill the soup with umami and give it a powerful ginger punch. It's sure to be an elaborate bowl of ramen that will have you wanting to drink every last drop!

Pair with chicken breast or tuna for instant rice

Simply toss boiled chicken breast or canned tuna with sesame oil and ginger for a quick and easy meal. It's packed with protein and a delicious dish that will have you craving rice. If it's not salty enough, add soy sauce, and if you want some spiciness, try adding chili oil or yuzu pepper. It's great to make a little extra and keep it on hand for busy mornings

What is Azuma Foods, the maker of "Delicious Ginger!!"?

Azuma Foods, the manufacturer and distributor of Umakute Shoga Nee!!, was founded in 1960 in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Perhaps it's because the manufacturer has an extraordinary passion for ginger, as the Umakute Shoga Nee!! series offers a wide variety of products

• It's delicious and gingery!!
• It's delicious and ginger!! Golden
• Spicy and ginger!!
• It's mildly spicy. It's delicious and has ginger!!
• It's delicious and gingery!! For ginger pork
• I want to have a BBQ and need some ginger!!
• Smoked ginger pickles
• It's pretty beefy and has ginger! Curry

There are plenty of products that ginger lovers will love. If you find something that catches your eye, be sure to check it out in store or online

Additionally, Azuma Foods' official Instagram account actively posts recipes that use their products. It's fun to check that out as well

Agatsuma Foods Limited Company <information>

• Name: Agatsuma Foods Co., Ltd
• Address: 2988 Takamoriko, Wakamiya, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture, 969-2751
• Phone number: 0242-64-3514
• Official website: http://www.adm-food.jp/
• Official Instagram: umakute_syougane

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Summary: "Tasty Ginger!!" is so versatile it's irresistible!

This time we introduced the popular all-purpose seasoning "Umakute Shouga Nee!!" which is sold at stores like Kaldi, along with how to eat it

Simply placing it on top of rice is a delicious dish that will have you coming back for more! Of the recipe variations, the gyoza dipping sauce and ramen topping were personal favorites

Umakute Shoga Nee!! is packed with the power of ginger and pairs perfectly with meat. It's also perfect for adding a touch of flavor to hotpot dishes during the cold season. Be sure to try it together with its sister products