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

have you ever heard of ``Akita miso,'' which is said to be a luxury made with delicious rice While tracing the history of "Akita miso", we would like to get closer to the secret of its deliciousness.

``Akita miso'' has a high proportion of rice malt, making it luxurious.

"Akita miso" is characterized its grainy, dry rice miso Since it is grown from rice, that it contains a large proportion of rice malt .

It can be said that it is a luxurious miso that can only be produced from rice. It has a sweet aroma of rice koji, and the aroma also conveys the charm of the high proportion of rice koji.

Additionally, miso is originally dry, but recently the proportion of koji has been increasing, and it is gradually becoming sweeter. The color of miso is said to be bright yellow or golden yellow, and there are several types of miso, including red and light colors, making it extremely versatile.

The secret of deliciousness! Miso from rice is delicious!

In addition, in recent years, we have developed “Akita Kaori Yeast Yurara” Akita Prefecture's first miso yeast has also been produced.

In addition to Akita Kaori Yeast Yurara, this Akita Miso also uses Akita Komachi , prefecture-produced koji mold AOK139 , and prefecture-produced lactic acid bacteria AL-1. .

The miso is made with Akita Komachi, a delicious rice that is representative of Akita's rice-producing region, and is filled with deliciousness by using many other ingredients produced in Akita Prefecture. It can be said that Akita's proud miso.

Three deliciousness of "Akita miso"

In addition, miso made with the miso yeast "Akita Kaori Yeast Yurara" was introduced as "Akita Miso," and the following characteristics of "Akita Miso" have made it popular.

• A gorgeous scent that spreads softly
• A refreshing taste that you will never get tired of
• Vibrant colors with luster and shine

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

Unraveling the secret behind the deliciousness of "Akita miso" from its history...

Also, if you look at the secret behind the deliciousness of Akita miso from its history, you will find that Akita Prefecture is also a rice-producing region and has a history of producing an abundance of soybeans. Both of these are important ingredients for miso and koji.

During the Edo period, Akita Prefecture has a history of harvesting rice and soybeans and making miso in each household, including samurai families and townhouses, as well as farmers.

During the Meiji period, many companies producing miso and soy sauce appeared. In 1910, the Kodama partnership company (currently Kodama Jozo Co., Ltd.) called it ``Akita miso,'' and the origin of the current ``Akita miso .

Until around 1940, people in Akita Prefecture often made their own miso using rice and soybeans grown at home, but now delicious miso has appeared and is now available commercially.

Delicious local Akita cuisine made with Akita miso

Many families used to make their own miso, and Akita Prefecture has many delicious local dishes that use Akita miso. Examples include ``Ishiyaki Nabe'', ``Imonoko Soup'', and ``Matagi Nabe''.

In particular ``Ishiyaki Nabe (Ishiyaki Nabe)'' is a rare local dish that has been passed down in the Oga region of Akita Prefecture. This dish is made with plenty of Akita's delicious seafood and vegetables, and is simmered in a miso-based soup stock, but what makes it unique is the way it is made.

It is characterized by its dynamic pot, which is made in an Akita cedar pail pot and finished by adding a heated stone to the boiling pot. It's a fisherman's dish, so it's a local dish that's recommended to try making outdoors.

The miso is added last and eaten in a bowl with the rock nori.The aroma of the sea and miso whets the appetite, making this a local dish. In Akita's cold climate, Akita miso is essential for warm and hearty hot pot dishes.

In addition, ``Imonokojiru'' is also made with taro, but it is not only made with soy sauce flavor, but it is also made with Akita miso, which is recommended.

We also recommend delicious hotpot made with luxurious Akita miso from rice-producing areas.

You might want to try Akita miso from Akita, a rice-producing region. We also recommend trying ``Yamakiu Akita Miso'' by ``Kodama Jozo Co., Ltd.'', which is where the name ``Akita miso'' originated from.

You can also purchase it online, so you can try making delicious hot pot dishes using luxurious miso that is rich in rice malt.

Kodama Brewing Co., Ltd. <Information>

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

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