All you need is this to make your meals delicious! Try Aizu Tenpo's "Okazu Miso" series [Fukushima Prefecture]

The Tohoku region boasts numerous foods that pair well with rice, often referred to as "rice accompaniments." This time, we'll introduce the Aizu Tenpo "Okazu Miso" series.

features rich miso broth with plenty of added ingredientsOkazu Miso Series. This time, we'll introduce its appeal and share our impressions after actually trying it!

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What is Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd.?

Aizu Tenpo Brewing Co., Ltd. is a long-established brewing company headquartered in Aizuwakamatsu City. Its origins date back to 1871, the 4th year of the Meiji era, when the first generation owner, Zen'nai Mitsuta, began manufacturing and retailing miso.

One of Aizu Tenpo Brewing Co., Ltd.'s main products is Aizu miso and its processed products.Aizu misois a type of miso with a history of about 300 years, characterized by its red color, spiciness, and high proportion of rice koji as an ingredient. The Aizu region, a basin and known as a snowy area, is an area with a harsh natural environment. The temperature differences between the four seasons and the abundant water cultivate delicious rice. Aizu miso, made from the delicious rice of the rice-producing region of Aizu, has a mellow and deep flavor.

In the past, miso for home use was naturally something that was made at home and not something that was sold or bought. However, the production of "Aizu miso" developed into an industry when Hoshina Masayuki, the lord of the Aizu domain in the early Edo period, encouraged miso production. The number of miso shops increased around the castle town, and the production and sale of "Aizu miso" flourished, becoming an important source of finance for the domain

Currently, Aizu Tenpo Brewing Co., Ltd. not only produces and sells miso, but also miso-based processed products, koji, amazake, etc. Utilizing the fermentation techniques that have been cultivated over many years, products that deliciously support healthy lifestyles are being developed every day

Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd. <Information>

• Company name: Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd
• Address: 1-1-24 Omachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0242-23-1616
• Official website:https://www.aizu-tenpo.co.jp/
• Online shop:https://shop.aizu-tenpo.co.jp/

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What is Okazu Miso?

One of Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd.'s main products is the Okazu Miso series

The Okazu Miso series includes products made with long-aged dry red rice miso, reduced-sodium miso, sweet koji miso, and Aizu miso, with added ingredients. The roots of these products lie in the familiar staples that were originally enjoyed in households. "XX miso," which involves stir-frying vegetables and meat with miso, has long been a popular accompaniment to rice

However, the Okazu Miso series is distinctly different from the "○○ Miso" that each household makes.Because Aizu Tenpo Brewing Co., Ltd. has a deep understanding of how to select and use miso, their exquisite selection of miso and ingredients really stands out.

Here's an example of the lineup

• Shiso miso
• Yuzu miso
• Extreme Yuzu Miso
• Garlic miso that doesn't smell bad the next day
• Plenty of meat and miso
• Green onion miso
• It's good, it's good, it's spicy
• Sea bream miso
• Butterbur miso
• Extreme Butterbur Miso

The variety is incredible.If you keep it stocked in your refrigerator, you can easily make a delicious meal. It's truly a lifesaver for busy modern households.

In recent years, many recipes have emerged that use miso not only with rice, but also with pasta and bread.Aizu Tenpo Brewing Co., Ltd.'s official online shopalso features many unique recipes, so please check it out if you're interested.

Additionally,the seasonal "Fukinotou Miso" and "Goku Fukinotou Miso"are popular products that are sold out as soon as they're gone. They go on sale in winter and apparently sell out by around Golden Week every year. If you're interested in trying them, we recommend checking the sales status early that year.

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Okazu Miso Review

This time, we picked out the following three types from the Okazu Miso series and tried them out

• Plenty of meat and miso
• Garlic miso that doesn't smell bad the next day
• Sea bream miso

I will review my impressions of each one

I tried the "Tappuri Niku Miso"

First, let's look at the "Tappuri Niku Miso" which contains meat. The orange label and cute illustration are very cute

With just one scoop, you can feel the generous amount of meat. No matter where you scoop, it's luxurious with plenty of meat. It's great that it lives up to the expectations of the product name

When placed on top of piping hot white rice, the miso, which has softened with the heat and steam, slowly seeps into the rice. When you bite into it with the rice, the sweet, rich flavor of the miso hits the tip of your tongue first. The miso flavor, with its mellow balance of sweetness and saltiness, spreads throughout your mouth, followed by the powerful umami of the meat

In addition to the deliciousness of the miso, what's particularly noteworthy isthe luxurious amount of meat. There's so much meat that the more you chew, the stronger the meaty flavor becomes. The combination of meat and miso creates a "happy aftertaste" that lingers in your mouth, making you want to devour more rice before it fades. This is truly a side dish miso that makes you want to eat endless amounts of rice. It's a flavor that children and adults alike are sure to love.

I tried "Garlic miso that doesn't smell the next day"

Next up is garlic miso

"No lingering odor the next dayMany of you may have noticed the phrase,uses garlic that has been treated to eliminate odors after eating. It utilizes a deodorizing technology that encapsulates the components that cause the unpleasant odor that lingers until the next day, so although there may be individual differences, it is said that the unpleasant garlic smell after eating disappears in about 3 to 4 hours.

When you open the jar, a spicy aroma erupts. It's an appetizing aroma that instantly reminds you of the deliciousness of garlic. If you're a garlic lover, the aroma alone will make you want to eat it right away!

As if driven by an appetite, you take a bite of it on freshly cooked rice, andthe flavor delivers the punchy aroma you expected. The refreshing miso flavor, based on saltiness with a touch of spiciness, harmonizes beautifully with the garlic, creating a profoundtaste. In addition, the coarsely chopped garlic has a crisp texture. You might find yourself finishing the rice in no time while enjoying the satisfying crunch.

By the way, in my case, when I ate it, I thought, "It smells really strong of garlic," but the smell didn't bother me at all the next day. It was delicious when eaten on rice, but according to the manufacturer's instructions, it can also be used to season stir-fries. The next time I buy it, I'd like to try mixing it into the meat filling for gyoza

I tried "Tai Miso"

Finally, we have "Tai Miso." This is a truly luxurious product, made by adding shredded sea bream to seasoned miso.

The bottle was a little larger than the other two products. When I opened the lid and scooped it out, I felt the weight of the texture. I could tell even before I started tasting it that it was packed with ingredients and had a rich miso flavor

When placed on a bed of pure white rice, the glossy sheen of the miso really stands out. When you take a bite, the rich flavor of the sweet miso spreads throughout your mouth. But it's not just sweet.flavor that has been built up through aging, creating a profound taste. The shredded sea bream that has absorbed plenty of this miso has no fishy smell and is very refined.as if you are eating simmered sea bream at a high-class restaurantIt makes you feel

According to the manufacturer, it is recommended to eat this sea bream miso on top of rice porridge. Simply putting sea bream miso on top of soft rice porridge will greatly elevate your breakfast

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Make your dining table convenient and fun with the side dish miso series!

This time we picked out and introduced the Okazu Miso series from Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd

Aizu Tenpo Brewing Co., Ltd. is a long-established manufacturer that makes full use of the brewing techniques it has cultivated over its long history to produce a variety of delicious products that support a healthy diet. The popular Okazu Miso series is a long-selling product that is well-known throughout Fukushima Prefecture. Each product is a must-have in your refrigerator, so if you're interested, be sure to give it a try

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