I tried out the delicious local chicken and Kawamata gamecock, which is popular in the local area!

Nowadays, free-range chicken can be found all over the country, but Kawamata Shamo, a free-range chicken from Fukushima, is the one that attracts the attention of many chefs for its delicious taste.
This time, we take a closer look at the appeal of Kawamata gamecock, which is a Fukushima Prefecture brand certified product.

What kind of chicken is Kawamata Gamecock?

Kawamata gamecock is a specialty of Kawamata Town, Date District, Fukushima Prefecture, and according to the Kawamata Town Agricultural Promotion Corporation, which is said to be the originator of the game, it is a breed that was born from the spirit of hospitality: ``We want people to nourish their minds and bodies with the best ingredients that can only be found in the countryside.'' That seems to be the case.

As a result of repeated research in search of a more delicious chicken, the current Kawamata gamecock was created by breeding a female Rhode Island Red (chicken) to a male that was born from breeding a purebred female gamecock and a male Red Cornish (chicken). Did.
Beautifully brown and strong, these chickens are raised free-range at a gamecock farm in Kawamata Town, blessed with clear air and clean water, and are raised in a leisurely manner that takes more than twice as long as a regular broiler.

Huh, is this it? I even tried some rare parts!

I visited Hifumi in Fukushima City to enjoy Kawamata gamecock with professional techniques.
If you look at the tagline "The prefecture's best specialty store that takes Kawamata gamecock seriously," you'll have no choice but to go!

Looking at the menu, it seems that in addition to skewers, you can enjoy Kawamata gamecock in a variety of ways, such as hotpots and individual dishes, and there are also course options.
However, in order to get to know the essence of Kawamata gamecock, I decided that a simple skewer would be best.
So, "Please grill all types of Kawamata gamecock!"

As I was waiting for the grill to finish, reading the instructions that it would be grilled using the highest quality Bincho charcoal and that the salt used was extracted from the 200 million year old Texas salt formations, I noticed a stick out. is "Shamo liver pate".
It looks delicious, but it's actually delicious. I've already drunk more than half a glass of wine here.

Kushiyaki starts from here.

• True meat: Tight texture and strong flavor. Is this Kawamata gamecock?
• It is grilled to remove the fat from the skin, making it crispy and fragrant.
• Chicken wings The meat under the skin is plump. It's natural to suck it to the bone.
• Gizzard ``It's pretty hard...'' As someone said, it's a little hard, but it's delicious.
• The liver is perfectly grilled, giving you both a melty texture and aroma.
• Boned butt, greasy and juicy. But I'm surprised that the fat isn't sticky.
• Tsukimi Tsukune Even though it's seasoned well, the taste of the meat doesn't overpower it.
• Nankotsu Because they are kept for a long time, their cartilage is also large. One bottle is enough for 5 chickens.

From here on out, there are limited quantities of skewers made from rare parts. Reservations are recommended.

• It is said to be a muscle at the base of the foot, and has a unique elasticity and a rich flavor.
• Shoulder meat Meat around the shoulder blade. The meat quality is like the best parts of thigh and breast.
• Gizzard Engawa This part is edible! And it tastes this good.
• Harami diaphragm. It has a supple texture and is slightly sweet when you bite into it.
• Neck A rich flavor oozes out from the moderately chewy texture.
• Heart Three hearts in one skewer. The sauce, which is said to be made exclusively for heart, goes really well with it.
• Hatsumoto The joint between heart and liver has a knyupuri texture. This is enough for 5 birds.
• Grilled chicken fillet - Fragrant on the outside and rare on the inside. A victory for doneness.
• Shirako This is that. Gamecock testicles. Soft and rich...I want to eat about 10 pieces!

Taste the freshness of Kawamata gamecock that has been precisely handled and grilled to the perfect degree of perfection - it's pure bliss.
The owner, Hiroki Sato, is not only very knowledgeable about Kawamata gamecocks, but when you talk to him, you can sense his deep feelings for Kawamata gamecocks in the way he speaks.

Mr. Sato said, ``I think Kawamata gamecock is a chicken that can be cooked in any way - boiled, grilled, or deep-fried.'' I really wanted to try the Kawamata gamecock oyakodon, which is made using a technique taught directly at Tamahide, but I was too full.

But even though I ate a lot, I couldn't stand it.
This may also be the charm of Kawamata gamecock. Within an hour after eating, I had a new idea: ``Next time, I'll have a few skewers as an appetizer, and then have a hot pot main course.How about finishing it off with oyakodon?''

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If you want to buy Kawamata gamecock, go to Kawamata! Best-selling items can also be ordered

You can buy all kinds of Kawamata Gamecock meat and processed products at Roadside Station Kawamata.
In addition, although the number of items will be reduced, it is also possible to order from the Kawamata Town Agricultural Promotion Corporation's online shop "Jidori-ya Honpo."

The Kawamata Shamo Corner at Roadside Station Kawamata has a variety of raw meats, as well as flavorful smoked meats ranging from fillets and livers to whole birds, hot pot sets, roast chicken, jerky, and more. I'm a little surprised that there are so many products just for Kawamata gamecock. You can also eat freshly fried Shamo mince.

This is Kawamata gamecock skin offal and liver bowl ingredients that I purchased at Roadside Station Kawamata. Both seem to be new products, but they were quite delicious.

In addition, smoked and gizzard ajillo go well with alcohol, and when I made chicken cutlet with breast meat, it had a strong flavor similar to when I used thigh meat, and I was very satisfied.

In fact, when I was looking at raw Kawamata gamecock meat at the sales floor, I said something like, ``Unlike regular chicken, there's less subcutaneous fat and the color of the meat is darker,'' and I was told, ``The whole bird can be used in a variety of dishes and is very filling.'' It's enough, you can make soup, and it's a good deal.'' That's when he became ambitious.
Wait, Kawamata Gamecock! Next time I'll cook the whole thing.

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The deliciousness of Kawamata gamecock that you must experience

Kawamata gamecock is not greasy, has a pleasant texture but not hard, and the more you bite into it, the richer it becomes. Please try it once!

Also, every August, the Kawamata Gamecock Festival in Kawamata, which includes the world's longest roasted gamecock event, is held, so please keep this in mind as well.