[Fukushima Prefecture] We've picked out some of the specialty products that can be used as pot ingredients! Make your own "Fukushima Nabe"!

There is the sea and the mountains. Fukushima Prefecture is home to the rough sea breeze, forests covered in silence, snow covering the sea, and gentle squealing river sounds . The rich food culture created by people to overcome the harsh nature has created special products

So this time we've picked out some Fukushima Prefecture's specialty products that can also be used as ingredients for hot pot dishes! Enjoy a hot pot on your own, with your family, or with friends

[Nagare green onions] Koriyama City "Akutsu bent green onions"

Akutsu bent green onions have been made in the Akutsu area of ​​Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture since the Meiji period . The white part of the green onion is larger and has a sweet taste and a soft texture.

Why are the onion bent? This is not due to the variety, but because it is deliberately bent during the cultivation process. To produce onions with many white areas, let the onions sit in the middle of growing to ensure that they grow underground. To put the onion down, it is said that the onion is pulled out from the soil during cultivation and replanted at an angle of 45 degrees. This work is called yatoi The Yatoi is held in the middle of summer, and bent green onion farmers start working while sweating. The carefully grown bent green onions are harvested and shipped from November to February. It's just the time for delicious hot pot dishes. Why not put it in a hot pot and try it out?

[Fried tofu] "Sankaku Fried tofu" Miharu Town, Tamura District

Mikaku fried rice is also famous as a specialty of Miharu Town, Tamura County. At first glance, you may think of it as "fried tofu", but its true nature is a very thick "fried tofu". According to one theory, the reason why it was made into a triangle is that it was a model of the crane's flying appearance, as it was once known as Maizuru Castle, the former Miharu clan headquarters. Miharu Town, a castle town, once had many temples, and it is said that the production of tofu and fried tofu, which are used in shojin cuisine, was popular.

The most popular method of fried tofu is tofu, as its surface becomes crispy when baked, so locals are grilled toasted with miso and grilled tofu. On the other hand, when boiled, it contains plenty of broth and makes it juicy. Because it is thick, it is also good to sandwich ingredients in between.

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Ohataya <Information>

• Name: TO-FU Cafe Ohataya
• Address: 253 Ishibata, Nishikata, Miharu-cho, Tamura-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone: 0247-62-3309
• URL: http://www.oohataya.com/

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[Konjaku] Yasaicho

Yasai Town, Higashishirakawa District, south of Fukushima Prefecture, has a history that was once known as the "Konnyaku no Sato." There are many fields that cultivate konjac potatoes, and it is said that homemade konjac was always lined up at the dining tables of each household. However, as improved varieties with low cultivation costs began to be available on the market, the native konjac potatoes that were also cultivated in Yasai Town gradually became pushed, and konjac potato farmers disappeared.

Therefore, Yasai Town is focusing on expanding the brand of konjac produced in Yasai Town, in order to pass on the food culture that is currently disappearing in the region to the next generation. Konjac is made from native konjac potatoes and is characterized by its strong elasticity and retains the flavor of konjac potatoes.

Oshimaya Konyaku, which manufactures and sells konjac in Shirakawa City, manufactures and commercializes konjac using only the native species "Wadama" from Yasai Town. Thinly slice and add it to your pot to make it healthy and satisfying. Of course, the oden is also the best!

Oshimaya Konyaku Store <Information>

• Name: Oshimaya Konyaku Branch
• Address: 6 Tenjincho, Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone: 0248-23-2704
• URL: https://ooshimaya.com/index.php

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[Ankou] Iwaki City

When it comes to winter flavors in the port town of Iwaki, the monkfish hotpot is famous. The monkfish flesh has a rich umami flavor and is rich in collagen. Among them, the monkfish that came from the sea in Tokiwa is called " Tokiwa Mono " and has long been highly regarded in the market. It seems that the fatty flows in winter is extremely good. It is said that monkfish are "a fish that has nothing to throw away except their teeth." It is enjoyed in a variety of dishes, including sashimi, fried karaage, and vinegar. Among them, the liver is particularly concentrated with umami, which is said to be a decisive factor in the taste of monkfish hotpot.

At first glance, monkfish may seem like it is very difficult to cook, but there are also sets available for easy enjoyment of monkfish hotpot at home. It can be ordered from the online store of Onozaki Co., Ltd. a long-established fresh fish shop in Iwaki City

Onozaki Co., Ltd. <Information>

• Name: Onozaki Co., Ltd.
• Address: 38 Hirakamatacho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
• URL: https://onozaki.net/

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[Chicken] Aizu local chicken "Aizu local chicken"

The Aizu region, in the western part of Fukushima Prefecture, is a snowy area with many heavy snowfalls. Local chickens began to be raised in the Aizu region over 500 years ago. Apparently it was originally kept for ornamental purposes, and its long black tail feathers were also used as masks for Aizu Higan Lion The local chickens that were originally raised were once on the verge of extinction as they were small and fewer breeders. After that, the Fukushima Prefectural Poultry Examination Station worked on breeding, increasing its size and improving its egg-laying ability, which is the current Aizu local chickens.

Aizu local chicken is characterized by its richness and richness of the meat and strong umami flavor. Aizu local chickens are raised in an environment where they can move around freely over two to three times the amount of days that a normal broiler breed is. This makes the meat look solid and its deliciousness is apparently concentrated. The pot made with Aizu local chicken is delicious because the generous amount of meat and the flavor melts. Please try enjoying the delicious flavor of the local chicken that Aizu has protected.

Introducing Fukushima Prefecture's specialty products that can be enjoyed in hot pot

This time we introduced some Fukushima Prefecture's specialty products that can be enjoyed as ingredients for hot pot dishes.

All of the ingredients are richly concentrated with the natural flavor of Fukushima. Hot pot dishes can be enjoyed casually by yourself, family, or friends, so please try it out.