A taste review of "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," a delicious snack to enjoy with local sake [Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture]

When it comes to snacks that go well with local sake, it's best to find them locally!

Fukushima Prefecture is home to many highly acclaimed sakes. We will introduce some of the region's most famous snacks to pair with these delicious drinks

This time, we're featuring " Miso-Pickled Cream Cheese ," made by a long-established pickle company in Minamisoma City .

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Manufactured by a long-established pickle company in Minamisoma City

that manufactures and sells the productsSugano Tsukemono Foods Co., Ltd.Headquartered in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, the company has a long history, dating back to its founding in 1940. Initially, its pickle manufacturing business began with supplying pickled plums and pickled radishes to the military.

They have produced a string of hit products, including " Soma Cucumber Pickles ," which are made using a lactic acid fermentation pickling method . " Soma Cucumber Pickles " remain a long-selling product that can still be found in supermarkets throughout the prefecture.

Then, after the Great East Japan Earthquake, " Miso-Pickled Cream Cheese " was developed . It was launched in 2011. It gradually gained media attention, and when it won the " Souvenir I Want to Give to My Family Award " at the 2018 JR East Souvenir Grand Prix, it suddenly came into the spotlight. Following the success of this product, various products that transcend the boundaries between Japanese and Western cuisine were created.

Minamisoma City is also an area where warrior culture remains strong, with the traditional Soma Nomaoi event still being passed down to the present day

Sugano Pickles Foods' retail store, " Miso-zuke-dokoro Kaori no Kura, " has an attached museum, " Kikuo Armor Museum ," which displays armor created and collected by the company's founder . When you're shopping there, why not enjoy visiting the museum as well?

Information

• Name: Sugano Pickles Foods Co., Ltd
• [Head office] Address: 130 Kashimamachi, Kashima-ku, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
• [Kanokura Main Store] Address: 28-3 Kitanagata, Nagata, Kashima Ward, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
• [Kanokura Main Store] Business hours: 9:00-17:30 (Closed only on New Year's Day)
• [Kanokura Main Store] TEL: 0244-46-2233
• Website:Sugano Pickles Foods Co., Ltd.　/　Miso Pickle Shop Kaori no Kura

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I tried "Kanokura Cream Cheese Pickled in Miso"

"Miso-pickled cream cheese" is famous throughout the country for its deliciousness. I actually bought this product and tried it

I purchased this item at the " Koriyama Souvenir Shop " inside JR Koriyama Station . It's now considered one of Fukushima Prefecture's standard souvenirs.

It can be purchased in a relatively wide area, including local products sections and supermarkets within the prefecture. The luxurious packaging and the fact that it can be stored at room temperature before opening make it an easy choice as a souvenir

The miso-marinated tofu is stored in an airtight container and is eaten by cutting it into cubes. The instructions say to wipe the knife while cutting, but it didn't seem to get too sticky when cutting

The miso is firmly stuck to the nonwoven fabric that wraps the cheese. The remaining miso can be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or as a seasoning for meat or fish. It's a great deal, as it's "double delicious."

After cutting the carefully packaged cheese into pieces, it was just the right amount to eat as a snack. The photo shows half of it

Skewer it on a toothpick and take a bite. The fragrant flavor of miso fills your mouth. The rich flavor of rice koji gently envelops the saltiness. The depth of flavor that spreads out is wonderful

The warmed cream cheese melts together with the miso

The addition of the mellowness of dairy products further deepens the richness of the miso. The gorgeous brewed flavor of fermented foods combines to create a truly unique flavor. It pairs well with crisp, light-tasting chilled sake or white wine. I, too, found myself sipping on the drink

This product goes well with rice as well as alcohol, so I'd like to try it next time I buy it

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There are many other interesting products in the "Kou no Kura" series!

In addition to "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," Kanokura also sells a variety of other pickled products

• Cream cheese pickled in wasabi lees
• Black pepper cream cheese pickled in miso
• Garlic miso cream cheese
• Anglerfish liver pickled in miso
• Smoked duck marinated in miso

The packaging is so appealing you'll want to pick it up. You'll want to try pairing it with alcoholic beverages like sake, wine, and whiskey

Each product can be purchased from the official online shop. The gift-friendly packaging is also luxurious, making it a great gift for someone who has helped you

Information

• Name: Miso-zuke Dokoro Konokura Online Shop
• Website:https://www.kounokura.com/

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Enjoy a drink tonight with some delicious snacks!

This time we introduced "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," manufactured and sold by Sugano Tsukemono Shokuhin Co., Ltd., a long-established pickle company in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture

Sugano Pickles Foods has produced a number of hit products using the advanced techniques it has cultivated over many years

Our miso-pickled cream cheese, which we began selling in 2011, has a balanced flavor that makes the most of the vibrant taste of fermented foods. It's sure to go great with alcohol! Be sure to try it with some delicious Fukushima local sake or your favorite drink

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