[Akita Prefecture] The history and deliciousness of Akita miso from Akita, the rice-producing region

Akita is famous as a rice-producing region, but "Akita miso," ? We'll explore the secrets behind its deliciousness while tracing the history of "Akita miso."

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The appeal of "Akita Miso" is its luxurious high proportion of rice koji

Akita miso is characterized by its dry, grainy rice miso it is also characterized by the high proportion of rice koji

This is a luxurious miso that can only be made in a rice-growing region. The sweet aroma of rice koji conveys the appeal of its high rice koji content

Also, while miso was originally dry, the proportion of koji has increased in recent years, making it a little sweeter. Miso is said to be golden yellow or golden in color, and there are several types that are red or pale in color, making it a very versatile product

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The secret to its deliciousness! Miso from rice-growing regions is delicious!

In recent years, Akita Miso has developed the Akita Fragrance Yeast Yurara

In addition to Akita Fragrance Yeast Yurara, this Akita Miso is also made , Akita Komachi rice koji AOK139 koji mold , and AL-1 lactic acid bacteria,

This miso is made from the delicious rice "Akita Komachi," a representative variety of rice from the rice-producing region of Akita, and is packed with flavor, using many other ingredients from Akita Prefecture as well. It can be said to be a miso that Akita is proud of

The three delicious qualities of "Akita Miso"

In addition, miso made using the miso yeast "Akita Fragrance Yeast Yurara" has appeared as "Akita miso," and the following characteristics of "Akita miso" have made it popular

• A gorgeous fragrance that spreads softly
• A refreshing taste you'll never tire of
• Bright and shiny colors

In other words, it is a miso that is delicious in all three aspects: aroma, taste, and color

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Uncovering the secret behind the deliciousness of "Akita Miso" through its history..

Furthermore, if we look back at the history of Akita miso to unravel the secret to its deliciousness, we find that Akita Prefecture was a rice-producing region with a history of abundant soybean production, both of which are important ingredients for miso and as raw materials for koji

During the Edo period, Akita Prefecture had a history of harvesting rice and soybeans and making miso in every household, not just farming families but also samurai families and townspeople

During the Meiji period, many companies began producing miso and soy sauce. In 1910, Kodama Partnership Company (now Kodama Brewery Co., Ltd.) started producing "Akita miso," marking the beginning of what we know today as "Akita miso .

In Akita Prefecture, until around 1940, people often made their own miso using rice and soybeans grown in their own homes, but now delicious miso has appeared and is available commercially

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Delicious local Akita cuisine made with "Akita miso"

Many households make their own miso, and Akita Prefecture has many delicious local dishes that use Akita miso, such as stone-grilled hotpot, imonoko soup, and matagi hotpot

In particular "Ishiyaki Nabe (Ishiyaki Oke Nabe)" is a rare local dish that has been passed down in the Oga region of Akita Prefecture. It is a dish made by simmering plenty of delicious seafood and vegetables from Akita in a miso-based broth, but what makes it unique is the way it is made.

It is made in an Akita cedar tub and is characterized by its dynamic pot cooking, with heated stones added to bring it to a boil at the end. As it is a fisherman's meal, it is a recommended local dish to try outdoors

The miso is added last, and the dish is served in a bowl with seaweed. The aroma of the sea and the miso make this a local dish that will whet your appetite. In cold Akita, Akita miso is an essential ingredient in hearty hot pot dishes

"Imonoko soup" is also made with taro, and is not only made with soy sauce, but also with Akita miso, which is highly recommended

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We also recommend the delicious hotpot made with luxurious Akita miso from the rice-growing region

You may be interested in trying "Akita Miso" from the rice-producing region of Akita. We recommend trying "Yamakiu Akita Miso" from Kodama Brewery Co., Ltd., which is also the origin of the name "Akita Miso."

It is also available for purchase online, so why not try making a delicious hot pot dish using this luxurious miso made with plenty of rice koji from rice-growing regions?

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Kodama Brewery Co., Ltd. <Information>

• Name: Kodama Brewing Co., Ltd
• Address: 34-1 Iizuka, Iidagawa, Katagami City, Akita Prefecture
• Phone number: 018-877-2100
• Official URL: https://www.kodamajozo.co.jp/

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