70th Edition: [Izakaya Mura Nagaoka Ote-dori Branch] × Nomigoro Junmai Nomikiri
As July begins, Nagaoka is experiencing a stretch of hot and humid days. On nights like these, sake on the rocks or chilled sake is just what you need. At the brewery, Tanabata decorations have been up since the end of June, and we have been hanging up strips of paper on which our customers have written their wishes. At Horoyoi OneDish, we also prayed, "May we be able to deliver Yoshinogawa sake, perfectly paired dishes, and a wonderful restaurant!" At the end of the month, the children's long-awaited "summer vacation" will begin. Please come to the brewery and make some fun memories. And on August 2nd this year, the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display will be held. The "Shosanshaku-dama" (three-foot diameter fireworks) provided by Yoshinogawa will also be launched. Please enjoy that as well.
Now, in this segment called "Tipsy OneDish," we visit restaurants and bars in Niigata Prefecture and ask them to come up with snacks that pair well with Yoshinogawa sake. This time, the restaurant that will be preparing the dishes is located in front of Nagaoka Station.Izakaya Mura Nagaoka Ote-dori BranchThis time it's "Nomigoro Junmai (pure rice sake)They prepared a dish that would go well with it!
「Nomigoro Junmai (pure rice sake)This is the junmai sake that received the highest rating at the "first tasting" held at the brewery on June 19th. The first tasting is an important event for the brewery where experts from the brewing research institute and employees from the production department taste all the sake that was brewed this winter and stored in tanks to evaluate and confirm the degree of maturation. The junmai sake that tasted the best at that time has been bottled as this "Nomigoro Junmai Nomikiri" (Ready-to-Drink Junmai Tasting) in its undiluted state.
And the person who will cook the meal:Izakaya Mura Nagaoka Ote-dori Branch」 is a sister restaurant to Izakaya Mura, located on the 3rd floor of An'eikan across the street, and opened in April 2023 as an "adult-oriented izakaya." It has a different concept and menu from the An'eikan store, offering a different way to enjoy yourself. It's great to drop by alone, sit at the counter and chat with the staff, or go with colleagues from work or a neighborhood gathering, and of course, it's also recommended for dates! They are very particular about their ingredients, using high-quality tuna from a wholesaler at Toyosu Market, and mainly using locally sourced beef and chicken from Niigata. This time, they are using "Koshi no Tori," a brand of chicken from Niigata.
And this timeNomigoro Junmai (pure rice sake)As a dish that would pair well with the meal, they made "Yurinchi" (fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce), which is also served at their restaurant. They even shared their restaurant's recipe, so you definitely have to check it out!
Now, let's get straight to the recipe!
The recipe is here ↓
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Chicken thigh: 250g
Potato starch: appropriate amount
Green onions and scallions: appropriate amount
Sunny lettuce: appropriate amount
• A slice of lemon
≪Yurinchi Sauce≫
Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
Sugar: 2 tablespoons
・Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
・Grated garlic: 1 teaspoon
<How to make>
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and rub lightly.
Point: There's delicious flavor between the skin and the flesh, so it's okay not to peel off the skin!
2. Coat with potato starch.
Point: Make sure the coating is thin!
3. Fry in 180°C oil for 5 minutes. Then drain thoroughly.
3. Mix together soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and grated garlic to make the sauce.
4. Dip the fried chicken pieces into the Yurinchi sauce.
4. Garnish with lettuce, green onions, and scallions, and add lemon if desired. Finished!
Point: Pour the remaining Yurinchi sauce over the chicken as a finishing touch!
The slightly sweet and sour sauce coats the crispy fried chicken, and with each bite, the delicious flavor of the chicken bursts forth, filling your mouth. And then there's the rich flavor of rice packed into it.Nomigoro Junmai (pure rice sake)Washing it down with chilled sake creates a surprisingly refreshing taste thanks to the synergistic effect of its umami and crispness. Also, for those who are limiting their oil intake, pan-frying is also an option. Please try it at home!
・Yurinchi (fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce) 715 yen (tax included)
And here are the two recommended dishes from the restaurant!!
・Assorted sushi (7 pieces) 1,320 yen (tax included) *The types of sushi may vary depending on what is available.
• Delicious squid tentacle salad: 528 yen (tax included)
The sushi platter is called "ate-zushi," and the rice portions are small so that it can be enjoyed as a snack with alcohol. The super-delicious squid tentacle salad is best enjoyed by thoroughly mixing in the accompanying wasabi. The texture and flavor of the squid tentacles are accented by the creaminess of the mayonnaise and the wasabi.Nomigoro Junmai (pure rice sake)You can enjoy the gorgeous aroma and the delicious rice flavor unique to undiluted sake. Please enjoy it chilled.
The details of this event will be broadcast on NST from 6 PM on Saturday, July 13th.Smile StadiumIt will be broadcast within "[program name]!". It will only be broadcast within Niigata Prefecture. For those outside the prefecture, please check the YouTube channel "I love Niigata! ChannelYou can view it at [link/website].
「Izakaya Mura Nagaoka Ote-dori Branch」
【address】B1F, Ote Seven Building, 2-6-1 Ote-dori, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
[Telephone] 0258-86-4311
[Business Hours]
17:00 - 2:00 the following day (Last order for food: 1:00 the following day, Last order for drinks: 1:30 the following day)
[Regular closing day] Every Sunday
[Total number of seats] Approximately 35 seats