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

Each prefecture in the Tohoku region has a wide variety of foods that go well with rice, known as " rice accompaniments ." This time, we will introduce the Aizu Tenpo "Okazu Miso" series.

Okazu Miso Series is a rich miso with plenty of ingredients added . In this article, we will introduce the appeal of the series and also share our impressions after actually eating it!

What is Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd.?

Miso dengaku

Aizu Tenpo Brewing Co., Ltd. is a long-established brewery with its headquarters in Aizuwakamatsu City . The company was founded in 1871, the fourth year of the Meiji era, when the founder, Zennai Mitsuda, began manufacturing and retailing miso.

Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd.'s main products are Aizu miso and its processed products. Aizu miso has a history of about 300 years, and is characterized by its red color, dry taste, and high percentage of rice koji as an ingredient. The Aizu region, which is a basin and known as a snowy region, is an area with a harsh natural environment. The temperature differences between the four seasons and abundant water help to grow delicious rice. Aizu miso, made from the delicious rice of the Aizu region, a rice-growing region, 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.

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What is Okazu Miso?

Side dish 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 stands out from the "XX miso" that each household makes. Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd. knows everything about selecting and utilizing miso, which is why the exquisite selection of miso and ingredients 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

There are so many variations. If you keep some in the fridge, you can enjoy delicious meals . It's a lifesaver for busy modern families.

In recent years, many recipes have been created that use miso not only for rice, but also for pasta and bread. The official Aizu Tenpo Brewery Co., Ltd. online store also introduces many unique recipes, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.

In addition, the seasonal limited edition "Bukinotou Miso" and "Extreme Bukinotou Miso" are popular products that will be discontinued once they are sold out. They are sold from the winter and are sold out every year around Golden Week. If you are interested in trying them, we recommend checking the sales situation for that year early.

Okazu Miso Review

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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"

Plenty of meat and 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.

Plenty of meat and miso

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, the luxuriousness of the meat . There is a generous amount of meat, so the more you chew, the stronger the meat flavor becomes. The combination of meat and miso creates a "happy aftertaste" in your mouth, and before the feeling fades, you'll want to eat some rice again. This is truly a side dish miso that will make you want to eat rice endlessly. It's a flavor that adults, as well as children, will love.

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

Garlic miso

Next up is garlic miso.

Many people have probably noticed the phrase " No more unpleasant odors the next day uses garlic that eliminates odors after meals . It utilizes deodorizing technology that encapsulates the components that cause unpleasant odors that linger until the next day, so the unpleasant garlic smell after meals is said to disappear within about 3 to 4 hours, although this may vary from person to person.

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!

Garlic miso

Stimulated by appetite, I put it on freshly cooked rice and took a bite, and just as I expected, it had a punchy flavor . The refreshing miso flavor, with a salty base and a hint of spiciness, creates a deep harmony with the garlic. In addition, the coarsely chopped garlic has a crunchy texture . As I continued to eat, enjoying the texture, I was sure I would soon finish the rice...

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"

Sea bream miso

The last dish is " Tai Miso ," a luxurious dish made with seasoned miso and shredded sea bream.

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.

Sea bream miso

When placed on pure white rice, the glossy finish of the miso stands out. When you put it in your mouth, the richness of the sweet miso spreads. But it's not just sweet. the rich, full-bodied flavor that has developed through aging , giving it a deep flavor. The shredded sea bream meat, which has absorbed the miso to its heart's content, has no fishy smell and is very elegant. You'll feel as if you're eating simmered sea bream at a traditional Japanese restaurant

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.

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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