[Akita Prefecture] Is the arranged recipe for the traditional food “Iburigakko” a hot topic? Introducing delicious ways to eat

Iburigakko is one of Akita Prefecture's most representative local foods.

Iburigakko has been featured in the media and online shopping, and is now well-known nationwide. Iburigakko recipes that take advantage of its smoky flavor and crisp texture are currently attracting attention.

In this article, we will introduce Iburigakko's arranged recipes that are easy to make. Please come and experience the new charm of Iburigakko.

What about Iburigakko?

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Iburigakko is a traditional pickle from Akita Prefecture.

The big difference from pickled takuan is the smoking process. To prevent the dried daikon radish used as a pickle from freezing, it is made by hanging it over an irori hearth and smoking it, then pickling it in rice bran.

These delicious pickles have a fragrant smoked aroma and a crispy texture. Since ancient times, it has been loved as an accompaniment to rice in Akita Prefecture.

Iburigakko's aroma changes depending on the type of wood used when smoking it, and it is also characterized by the unique taste of each particular house. By the way, ``Gakko'' means pickles from Akita Prefecture. It is an old-fashioned, simple food with a nostalgic taste of hometown.

Introducing Iburigakko's arrangement recipe

Iburigakko, a traditional food of Akita prefecture, has become a hot topic in its modified recipe due to its smoked aroma and crisp texture. Depending on how you arrange it, it can become a dish that goes well with alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and whisky.

From here, we will introduce new ways to enjoy Iburigakko and recommended recipes.

• White dressing
• cream cheese arrangement
• tartar sauce
• potato salad
• Green onion and Roiburi Gakko
• Egg-cooked rice

Let's introduce them one by one.

Iburigakko with white dressing

Place a weight on the tofu, drain the water, mash it, add chopped iburi gakko, and season with ground sesame seeds and soy sauce. If you add ingredients such as boiled edamame and carrots, you can make it rich in color.

Iburigakko x cream cheese arrangement

The refreshing taste of Iburigakko goes perfectly with the mellow taste of cream cheese. It is a standard menu item at izakaya restaurants that serve Akita cuisine.

For canapés, serve with cream cheese and chopped smoked fish on crackers. You can also make a cream cheese sandwich by sandwiching the cheese between thinly sliced ​​burigakko. Both are easy to snack on, making them perfect for parties and drinks.

Honey is an ingredient that makes it even more flavorful. Just a little drop will bring out the salty taste of the cream cheese and smoked fish. Please do try that out.

Iburigakko tartar sauce

The tartar sauce made with chopped smoked fish and boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise is also delicious. You can enjoy the smoky taste and texture.

You can eat it as is or add it to crackers. It would be fun to combine the aforementioned cream cheese version and two types of canapés on one plate.

Potato salad with smoked fish

Just chop up Iburigakko and add it to your regular potato salad. The result is a rich and delicious potato salad for adults. This dish is accented by its crunchy texture.

If you sprinkle a lot of black pepper, it will become even more mature and fashionable. It goes well with wine, whiskey, and beer. This menu is recommended for drinking parties.

Negitoro x Iburigakko arrangement

Fatty green onion is an ingredient that goes well with iburi gakko.

Eat thinly sliced ​​iburi gakko with green onion on top. Iburigakko brings out the rich flavor of green onions.

You can also mix in chopped Iburigakko. You can enjoy not only alcohol but also delicious rice, so the whole family can enjoy it.

Iburigakko egg rice

A luxurious egg-topped rice dish with chopped Iburigakko sprinkled in place of soy sauce. It has a crunchy texture and a delicious salty flavor. If you have fresh eggs and freshly cooked rice, please try it.

summary

In this article, we introduced an adapted recipe using Akita Prefecture's local food "Iburigakko."

Iburigakko is a delicious accompaniment to rice on its own, but in recent years, various recipes have become popular, and it has become a hot topic. It would be great if you could use Iburigakko, which has a delicious flavor, aroma, and texture, to enjoy at the dining table or at the bar. Please use all means.