31st Edition: [Azumaya Honpo Ekimae Store] x Ginjo Gokujo Yoshinogawa & Irizake
This year, the cherry blossoms in Niigata bloomed about 10 days earlier than usual, and are already in full bloom as April begins.
It seems they are celebrating the new beginnings for everyone starting a new life.
The cherry blossoms are now in full bloom on the grounds of Yoshinogawa.
Those who enjoyed viewing the cherry blossoms nearby can now relax at home and savor the lingering feeling of the cherry blossom viewing experience.
If you haven't gone cherry blossom viewing yet, why not search online for cherry blossoms all over Japan and enjoy them in places you wouldn't normally go?
Let's feast our eyes and fill our hearts with delicious food and drinks!
So, the restaurant that will be introducing the dishes to us today is a 3-minute walk from Niigata Station."Azumaya Honpo Ekimae Store"It's you!!
Many people living in Niigata City may already be familiar with this.
On the way home after drinking in Furumachi, I naturally end up getting takeout from my usual place.
I think many people will remember it if you mention "takoyaki stand".
Owner Nakajima and store manager Hoshino are young entrepreneurs in their late twenties.
We opened a takoyaki izakaya (Japanese pub specializing in takoyaki) in front of Niigata Station in December 2020!!
You can enjoy those big, hot, and fluffy takoyaki right here in the shop.
It tastes good even when it's cold, but being able to enjoy it fresh is something you can only do at the restaurant.
Of course, takeout is also available, so you can show your appreciation to your wife as usual (＾O＾)/
*If it cools down, please reheat it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
And this timeAzumaya HonpoThe drink that pairs well with Mr. Takoyaki isGinjo Gokujo Yoshinogawa"is!
Ginjo Gokujo Yoshinogawa is a ginjo sake made using 100% "Gohyakumangoku," a rice variety ideal for sake brewing.
This sake is characterized by its refreshing aroma and smooth, transparent mouthfeel.
Enjoy the premium Ginjo Yoshinogawa in this "overflowing version."
This recipe uses the large takoyaki from Azumaya Honpo
This is a portion for a standard griddle. *Makes approximately 32 pieces.
Please adjust the size according to the size of your home takoyaki maker.
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★Ingredients★ (For about 5 people)
<Fabric>
・Water: 750ml
・Flour: 250g
Eggs: 2
・Bonito stock: 0.25 teaspoon
Salt: 0.25 teaspoon
Umami seasoning: 0.1 teaspoon (a pinch)
• Baking soda: 0.5 teaspoon
Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
・Oil: Appropriate amount
<Ingredients>
• Octopus: Bite-sized pieces (True octopus is recommended)
Tempura batter scraps: appropriate amount
• Pickled ginger: appropriate amount
Green onions: appropriate amount
<Toppings>
Okonomiyaki sauce: appropriate amount
・Dried bonito flakes: appropriate amount
Roasted sake: appropriate amount
★Recipe★
1. Add the water, then add the flour.
Point: Add the water first, then the flour!!This is to prevent clumping.
2. Once mixed, add the seasonings and egg.
Point: Soy sauce is the secret ingredient that makes the difference.。
3. Mix gently, being careful not to over-whisk.
Point: Overmixing will make it difficult to set. Please be careful!
4. The dough is ready! Now let's start baking.
5. Heat the griddle and lightly coat it with oil.
6. Pour the batter into about half of the ball, add one bite-sized piece of octopus, tempura scraps,
Add a suitable amount of pickled ginger and green onions.
Point: If you don't use about half the amount of dough, it will overflow when you add the fillings!
9. Once the outside has hardened, it will become easier to turn.
10. Rotate it while shaping it, then add the sauce and bonito flakes to finish!
If you're thinking, "Flour-based foods and sake? That doesn't sound right!", then you should definitely try them with roasted sake!
The key to this roasted sake is the flavor of plum and bonito broth, which makes it a perfect match for sake.
Please experience this amazing discovery for yourself!
And to wrap things up today, here it is!!
・Refreshing plum vinegar rice porridge with roasted sake: 300 yen (tax included)*Limited time offer
For the perfect ending, enjoy a refreshing and delicious ochazuke (rice with tea) with roasted sake, plum, and bonito broth!
After drinking, be sure to try this as well.
Yoshinogawa Irizake is now available for purchase at our official online shop.
Click here →https://item.rakuten.co.jp/y-hisagotei/irizake3/
This year's cherry blossom viewing will be part of the "Double the Fun of Time at Home" project.
A takoyaki party with the family!!
Now that we're spending more time at home, let's enjoy making takoyaki at home! It's time for the takoyaki maker!!
Are you keeping it because you think you'll use it someday? Even if you don't have one yet,
You can also easily buy some at home improvement stores!
Let's use these items to make our time at home more enjoyable. And for drinks, let's have Yoshinogawa sake.
☆Today's Menu☆
・Takoyaki (served with Yoshinogawa's roasted sake)
6 pieces for 500 yen (tax included), 4 pieces for 350 yen (tax included)*Limited time offer
——————-☆The shop we requested this time☆——————-
<Azumaya Honpo Ekimae Store>
[Address] 1-6-31 Higashi-odori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
[Telephone] 050-5494-3844
[Business Hours] 16:00 - 3:00 the following day
[Regular closing day] Sunday *If Monday is a public holiday, we may be open.
[Total number of seats] 22 seats