50th Edition: [Izakaya Koshino Akatanuki Ekimae Branch] × Newly Brewed Junmai Sake
The mornings and evenings are getting much colder, and dusk is falling earlier. In about a month, Nagaoka in autumn will transform into a pristine white winter wonderland. This climate is one of the important elements in making delicious sake. Using the base ingredients of rice and water, and the skills of our energetic brewers, we create "Yoshinogawa sake." However, this is not the true end. Yoshinogawa is only truly "complete" when it reaches the hands of many people, who enjoy tasting it. This year, the entire Yoshinogawa team is working together to deliver delicious sake to everyone, so please look forward to it.
Well, Yoshinogawa recently brewed its first batch of new sake for the season, and to coincide with that, a new "sugidama" (cedar ball) has appeared. The green sugidama that you can see hanging from the eaves of many sake breweries at this time of year is a signal that "the new sake is ready for this year!!"
We've also uploaded the process of making a cedar ball (sugidama) below, so please check it out!
Now, in this segment, we visit restaurants and bars in Niigata Prefecture and ask them to come up with snacks that pair well with Yoshinogawa sake.Tipsy OneDish」。This month in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata PrefectureIt is located「Izakaya Koshino Akatanuki Ekiminami Branch」To Mr.「Yoshinogawa New Rice Brewed Junmai Sake」They prepared a dish that goes well with it! This time it's "Tochio Aburaage Pizza"!
This time's alcoholYoshinogawa New Rice Brewed Junmai Sake」This is a pure rice sake brewed using this year's new rice harvest from Niigata Prefecture. Autumn is a season when many ingredients come into season, and delicious food abounds. The most representative of these is "new rice"! This new sake made with this new rice is a product that many fans look forward to every year. Enjoy the fresh aroma of the koji when lightly chilled, and as the temperature rises, the umami of the rice will come out, making it an excellent pairing with food.
And then they introduce the dishes to youIzakaya Koshino Akatanuki Ekiminami Branch」This restaurant is located at the south exit of Niigata Station and has a country-style atmosphere with tatami seating. In addition to sashimi, skewers, and grilled fish, you can enjoy local dishes such as Tochio fried tofu. Cute raccoons, which are also the restaurant's namesake, are displayed throughout the restaurant to welcome you. Be sure to go and see them!
So, let's get started."Tochio Aburaage Pizza"Here's a recipe!
The recipe is here ↓
★Ingredients★ (2 servings)
・Fried tofu: 1/2 sheet
Onion slices: as needed
Bell peppers: as needed
- Paprika (red and yellow): as needed
Sliced bacon: as needed
Cheese: as needed
Meat sauce: appropriate amount
★Recipe★
1. Cut the fried tofu in half lengthwise.
2. Add plenty of meat sauce.
3. Top with plenty of onion slices, red and yellow bell peppers, and bacon.
4. Add plenty of cheese and bell peppers.
5. Bake in a toaster oven for 10 minutes.
6.Complete~
This hearty dish is perfect with a dash of Tabasco for an evening drink, or as a side dish for dinner or a snack for kids! The flavor of the fermented cheese combined with the freshness of new sake makes it a perfect match for Japanese sake! This time we used meat sauce, but you can also customize the toppings with mentaiko mayonnaise, whitebait, or corn mayonnaise. It's a fun dish to make with your kids!
And then, the red raccoonThis is a traditional menu item of [name]."Stewed offal"」We were also introduced to them.！
Akatanuki's traditional "Motsu Nikomi" (offal stew) is miso-based and packed with ingredients. The offal is simmered for six hours using sake during the initial preparation, resulting in no unpleasant odor, and the meat melts in your mouth without needing to chew. The soup, infused with the sweetness of vegetables, pairs perfectly with the fresh taste of the newly brewed Junmai sake. Please enjoy it at our restaurant.
The menu items introduced this time areIzakaya Koshino Akatanuki Ekiminami BranchMr. Miss.You can enjoy it at these stores.
Tochio Aburaage Pizza 590 yen (tax included) *Limited time offer
- Akatanuki Traditional Motsuni (offal stew) 490 yen (tax included)
The details of this event will be broadcast on NST from 6 PM on Saturday, November 12th.
Channel: "I Love Niigata! Channel" ↓↓
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXScRoBNwPISEKWqBXeGiwQ
——————-☆The shop we requested this time☆——————-
＜ Izakaya Koshino Akatanuki Ekimae Branch＞
【address】
1-13-2 Sasaguchi, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
[Telephone]
025-241-5596
[Business Hours]
Monday to Saturday: 17:00 - 24:30 (Last Order 24:00)
Sunday: 17:00 - 23:30 (Last Order 23:00)
[Regular closing days]
Tuesday