The secret to the deliciousness of "Nakamura Family's Kaiho Pickled Pickles" packed with Sanriku seafood [Iwate Prefecture]

Kaihozuke, a delicacy packed with Iwate seafood, is a popular souvenir.

We will introduce you to the origin of the name of this delicacy, "Kaihozuke," as well as the secret to its deliciousness, so why not find out why it is so popular?

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The origin of the name of the delicacy "Kaihozuke"

The original name of "Kaihozuke" was actually "Kaisenzuke" (seafood pickled in seafood). The name "Kaihozuke" embodies the idea that it is packed with abalone , mekabu seaweed , and salmon

Visually, the mekabu seaweed in the small pack represents the beautiful sea of ​​Sanriku, the sparkling salmon roe represents the sparkling water surface, and the abalone represents a small boat floating on the water, creating a scene that is part of the Sanriku coast, making this a very impressive delicacy, "Sanriku Kaihozuke .

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The Nakamura family has created "Kaihozuke" as a souvenir of the delicious flavors of Sanriku

Nakamura family who make Kaihozuke in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture , originally ran a seafood restaurant in Kamaishi. The restaurant was founded in response to requests from customers who wanted to take home the delicious seafood from Sanriku and share it with their families.

For this reason, it can be said that it is packed with the bounty of the Sanriku sea. It has been made for over 40 years, from the prototype to the present

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The appeal of Sanriku's seafood: abalone, mekabu, and salmon roe

Here, we will introduce the charms of Sanriku's abalone, mekabu seaweed, and salmon roe in detail to get closer to the deliciousness of "Kaihozuke." Why not discover the secret behind why Sanriku's seafood is so delicious?

First of all, Iwate Prefecture is the number one producer of Sanriku abalone in Japan in terms of both quantity and quality. They are called "Ezo abalone" and are a little small, but the meat is of high quality and taste. Such abundant and fresh abalone is used in "Kaihozuke." It can be said that the reason they can be used so luxuriously is because they are the number one producer in Japan

Regarding mekabu, wakame seaweed farming is popular in the Sanriku region, with Iwate Prefecture being the top producer in Japan. It is said that the water flowing from the naturally rich mountains helps the wakame grow. Mekabu is made from the folded part at the base of the wakame seaweed. Its crunchy texture and stickiness are the secret to its deliciousness

And then there's the salmon roe. Iwate Prefecture's autumn salmon fishing is mainly done using fixed nets, and the appeal is that the salmon roe it catches has soft skin before spawning, making it high quality. This is the salmon roe that is used, with its melt-in-your-mouth softness and rich flavor

The Sanriku region is truly a treasure trove of ingredients for Kaihozuke, and this is what makes it so delicious

You can also make cold pasta with Kaihozuke

Many people eat Kaihozuke with warm rice, making a Kaihozuke bowl, or as a snack with alcohol, but some people also eat it in other ways. Among these, using it in cold pasta is a unique way to eat it

I recommend a cold pasta dish using thin pasta called capellini. Mix diced tomatoes with garlic, salt, and olive oil and place them around the chilled pasta. Then, place the kaihozuke on top, and then a soft-boiled egg on top. Drizzle with shiso leaves and olive oil on top and it's done

This cold pasta dish is packed with seafood and is full of flavor, with the tomatoes giving it a refreshing taste. It's truly a luxurious cold seafood pasta dish that we highly recommend

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The deliciousness of Kaihozuke lies in the abundance and freshness of the ingredients

Looking at it this way, Kaihozuke can be said to be a delicacy unique to Iwate Prefecture, which is rich in seafood from the Sanriku region, such as abalone, mekabu, and salmon roe.The appeal of this dish is that all of these seafood ingredients can be harvested in abundance and packed fresh

It can be said to be a luxurious delicacy. It is a great way to enjoy the delicious flavors of the Sanriku sea to the fullest

It is also a precious delicacy that many people order online. You can purchase it online, so it's a great way to enjoy the flavors of Sanriku while feeling like you're traveling

Nakamura family＜Information＞

• Name: Kaihozuke Nakamura family
• Address: 5-7 Suzukocho, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, 026-0031
• Phone number: 0120-56-7070
• Official URL: https://www.iwate-nakamuraya.co.jp/

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