Southern Miyagi Food and Sake Pairing Workshop｜Souvenir Pairing Recipe

Souvenir Pairing Recipe

Souvenir Pairing Recipe
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Pairing recipes using souvenirs from southern Miyagi!
Whether you're treating your special someone to an after-work dinner drink…etc., there are many situations where it'll come in handy!
How about buying some southern Miyagi food and sake to take home as souvenirs and try as pairings at home?


※The souvenirs introduced below may differ in price or be out-of-stock depending on the store.

Daikon Radish Anpo Persimmon Marinade

Ingredients (2-3 servings)
  • (A)Anpo persimmon：1
  • (A)Lemon juice：3/4 lemon (2.5 tbsp)
  • (A)Olive oil：1.5 tbsp
  • Daikon radish：1/4 radish
  • Chervil (French parsley)：season to taste
  • Pink pepper：season to taste
  • Salt and pepper: season to taste
Cooking Instructions
  • Cut the daikon radish into thin half-moon slices (use a slicer if you have one). Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of salt over the radish slices and gently rub them. Let sit for 5 min. When it softens, squeeze out the water.
  • Remove the leaves, stems, and seeds from the Anpo persimmon and chop finely.
  • Mix the (A) ingredients with the daikon slices, add salt and pepper to taste, and then let sit for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, plate, and decorate with chevril and pink pepper.

  • Souvenir used：Anpo Persimmon(Anpo gaki)

    This dried persimmon is a winter specialty local to Marumori. Compared to regular dried persimmon, it is closer to a fresh persimmon, with a soft, juicy texture. Naturally sweet, it tastes good both alone and added to dishes.
    Price5-Pack ￥680, Single ￥200
    Where to Buy
    Tohoku Meguri Irotoiro【Google MAP】
    Shokuzai Oukoku Miyagi【Google MAP】 etc.

  • Recommended Sake for this Dish：Kenkonichi Junmai Daiginjo Sake

    A high-quality, refined taste created through careful brewing.
    Enjoy the fruity scent and light sweetness to your heart 's content.
    Where to Buy
    Marushu Liquor Store【Google MAP】
    Kanetake Aoki Shoten【Google MAP】etc.
Pairing Note
The delicate flavor of the sake is mixed with the light taste of the marinated daikon radish♪The luscious taste of the Anpo persimmon harmonizes with the sweetness and fragrance of the sake, and the overall balance is tightened by the sourness of the lemon!

Rice Wonton and Shiso-Pickled Umeboshi
Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients (2-3 servings)
  • GLUTEN FREE NOODLE Wonton：60g
  • Shiso(perilla)-pickled umeboshi：3
  • Naganegi scallion：1/2 stem
  • Potato starch：1 tbsp
  • Egg：1
  • Aojiso (green perilla) (can be substituted with egoma perilla or another flavorful ingredient)：5leaves
  • (A)Water：500ml
  • (A)Chicken broth：1 tbsp
  • (A)Cooking sake：1 tbsp
Cooking Instructions
  • Cut the naganegi scallion into 3-4cm pieces, and then slice the pieces into thin strips. Thinly slice the aojiso. Remove seeds from shiso-pickled umeboshi and mince. Beat the egg. Mix the potato starch with 1 tbsp water.
  • Add the (A) ingredients into a pot and turn on the heat. Once its boiling, add the umeboshi and naganegi and simmer at low heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the potato starch-water mix, and as soon as it's added turn the heat back on and cook it until it starts to thicken. Stir in the egg, and once it solidifies, stir the soup and remove from heat.
  • Serve in a bowl and sprinkle with aojiso.

  • Souvenir used：Shiso-pickled umeboshi(Shisozuke umeboshi), GLUTEN FREE NOODLE wonton

    Shiso-pickled umeboshi is a product made Yutakaya, a famous producer of the Sendai Naganasu eggplant pickles. How it capitalizes on the flavors of its ingredients is what makes it special.
    Price￥540
    Where to Buy
    Shokuzai Oukoku Miyagi【Google MAP】 etc.
    GLUTEN FREE NOODLE wonton is a wonton made with rice, using no wheat flour. With its chewy texture, it is recommended for people with wheat allergy or people who like healthy foods.
    Price￥550
    Where to Buy
    maruphoria【Google MAP】

  • Recommended Sake for this Dish：Yuri Junmai Sake

    This junmai sake is made from Miyagi Prefecture Natori City's "Hitomebore" rice. Because of its savory rice flavor and subtle acidity, its pleasant taste goes well with many dishes.
    Where to Buy
    Yuriagesaikai Market【Google MAP】
    Fujisaki【Google MAP】 etc.
Pairing Note
The soup's gentle flavor, which hints of sour umeboshi, matches well with the savory, sour taste of the sake♪ The slippery rice wonton harmonizes with the flavor of the food-grade Hitomebore rice that is the base for the sake.

Tofu Kamaboko Fish Cake and
Celery Ma-La Stir Fry

Ingredients (2-3 servings)
  • Sasanao Tofu Kamaboko Fish Cake：2
  • Celery：1 stem
  • Garlic：1 clove
  • Sesame oil：1 tbsp
  • Doubanjiang Chinese chili paste：1/2 tsp
  • Kasho Sichuan pepper：1/2 tsp
  • (A)Sugar：1 tsp
  • (A)Cooking sake：1 tbsp
  • (A)Soy sauce：1 tbsp
Cooking Instructions
  • Cut the Tofu Kamaboko into 6 pieces. Mince the garlic. Remove the fibers from the celery and slice diagonally into 1-2cm pieces (save the leaves for garnish). Mix together the (A) ingredients and set aside.
  • Put sesame oil, garlic, Doubanjiang chili past, and Kasho Sichuan pepper in a frying pan and cook at low heat until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the Tofu Kamaboko and celery and stir fry at medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the (A) mixture. Once the liquid has evaporated, remove from heat.
  • Serve on a plate and garnish with celery leaves.

  • Souvenir used：Sasanao Tofu Kamaboko Fish Cake

    This is a product of Sasanao, a long-established store that sells Miyagi Prefecture's specialty, Sasa Kamaboko. The white fish flesh and soybean flour interweave into a mellow flavor with a soft, slippery texture you will enjoy.
    Price8-pack ￥843
    Where to Buy
    S-PAL Floor B1【Google MAP】
    Sendai Station 2nd Floor Shopping Kiosk【Google MAP】 etc.

  • Recommended Sake for this Dish：Atagonomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (Winner of Miyagi Prefecture Mascot Character Cup)

    A gentle sweetness, mild savory taste, and refreshing aftertaste. This ultimate dinner sake brings out the light flavors while tightening the rich flavors.
    Where to Buy
    Local Sake and Wine Store Keyaki【Google MAP】
    Fujisaki【Google MAP】 etc.
Pairing Note
The refreshing taste and crunch of the celery combines with the chewy texture of the Tofu Kamaboko, seasoned with Doubanjiang chili paste and Kasho Sichuan pepper for a spicy finish! By combining it with the food, the sake's mild taste creates a balance between the flavors that makes each of them stand out♪

Strawberry and Camembert Tartine Drizzled with ~Marumori Honey~

Ingredients (2-3 servings)
  • Marumori Honey：Season to taste
  • Baguette：6 slices
  • Strawberries：3-4
  • Camembert cheese：1/2 block
  • Black pepper：Season to taste
  • Mint：Season to taste
Cooking Instructions
  • Dice the strawberries into 1cm pieces. Cut the Camembert cheese into 6 pieces.
  • Spread the cheese on the baguette slices and toast until golden brown.
  • Place the diced strawberries on the toast slices, decorate with mint, and sprinkle with black pepper. Finish with a drizzle of Marumori Honey.

  • Souvenir used：Marumori Honey

    In addition to gathering honey in Miyagi Prefecture, honey was also gathered in Akita's national forest, to create a delicious-tasting domestic honey of the highest quality. Full of nutrition, it is effective on influencing intestinal disorders, preventing high blood pressure, sterilization, and recovering from fatigue.
    Price￥2,160
    Where to Buy
    maruphoria【Google MAP】

  • Recommended Sake for this Dish：Zao Verveine

    This sake liqueur has a refreshing taste and pleasant sourness, made using lemon verbena. In addition to drinking it straight, it also tastes good on-the-rocks or mixed with soda water.
    Where to Buy
    Local Sake and Wine Store Keyaki【Google MAP】
    Marushu Liquor Store【Google MAP】etc.
Pairing Note
We added strawberry and mint to the refreshing herbal flavor! The sweetness of the sake complements the honey-dressed Camembert cheese, while the black pepper adds a spicy accent. It is the perfect pairing for a pre-dinner drink on your day off♪

China and Southern Miyagi Dream Collaboration!

Here is a Souvenir Pairing Recipe done by famous Chinese gourmet food researcher NANA!

Chinese Gourmet Food Researcher NANA!
A gourmet food researcher with a cooking show on Chinese TV. During her regularly-held cooking events, she holds lessons and lectures to over 6000 people annually. She also frequently appears on TV cooking shows. She specializes in full lifestyle design; her project themed "Parent and Child and Nature" is rated highly. Content focusing on food made with local rural products are popular.

Hippo Heso "Belly-Button" Daikon Radish
Beef Flavor Soup

Ingredients (4 servings)
  • Hippo Heso "Belly-Button" Daikon Radish：1 bag
  • Beef tendon：200g
  • Ginger, sliced：1 tbsp (15g)
  • Water：800ml
  • Sake：100ml
  • Onion：1/2
  • Carrot：1/2 stick
  • Naganegi scallion：1 stem
  • Romanesco Broccoli：1/4 head
  • Oil：Season to taste
  • Salt：Season to taste
  • Dill：Season to taste
Cooking Instructions
  • Soak the Heso Daikon Radish for 20 minutes in 40℃ lukewarm water, and then remove and set aside.
  • Cut the naganegi scallion into chunks. Cut the beef tendon into bite-sized chunks. Slice the onion like you would an apple. Cut the carrot crosswise and then cut the four sections into 2-3mm slices. Divide the Romanesco broccoli into florets.
  • Fill a pot with water and Japanese sake, add the naganegi scallion, ginger, and beef, and cook. When scum forms on top of the water, spoon it out. When the pot boils, cover and simmer at low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Place a strainer over a bowl, lay a paper towel on top, and strain the soup. (The beef can be used in another dish, such as stew.)
  • Spread oil on a hot pan, and stir fry the carrot and onion until they begin to soften. Pour in the soup, add in the Heso Daikon radish and stew at medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the Romanesco broccoli and stew for another 5 minutes. Finally, season with salt and decorate with dill.
  • Feel free to use other vegetables you like.
  • You can also try adding in boiled Shiroishi Umen noodles.

  • Souvenir used：Hippo Heso "Belly-Button" Daikon Radish

    A traditional food born from the natural feature of the town of Marumori's Hippo District. It boasts of more nutrition than regular daikon radishes, as well as having a condensed savory flavor and a texture satisfying to your teeth.
    Price￥600
    Where to Buy
    maruphoria【Google MAP】

  • Recommended Sake for this Dish：Tei-on Jukusei Daiginjo Zao

    Where to Buy
    Zao Brewery Exhibition Hall（蔵王酒造展示館）【Google MAP】 ※Brewery-only limited-edition items available
Pairing Note
When you chew a bite, the tender flavor of the beef, which has soaked into the heso daikon radish, bursts in your mouth. It harmonizes with the pleasant fragrance and crisp taste of the sake to create a swelling of flavor.

Buy Southern Miyagi Souvenirs at Sendai's Shop 『maruphoria』♪

A concept shop for the town of Marumori, it sells the Marumori Honey and GLUTEN FREE NOODLE Wonton that were featured in this time's Souvenir Pairing Recipes.
In addition to goods and fresh vegetables produced in Marumori, the store also carries many high-quality souvenirs from southern Miyagi.
There are many cute items that would serve well as gifts.
When you come to Sendai, please stop by!

Store Name
maruphoria
Address
2 Chome-14-15 Ōmachi Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi,
Miyagi-ken
980-0804, Japan
宮城県仙台市青葉区大町2-14-15
Directions
11 minute walk from Sendai Subway Namboku Line Hirose-doori Station
6 minute walk from Sendai Subway Tozai Line Oomachi Nishi-Koen Station
Hours
M-F 11am-7pm
Set Closed Days
Weekends & Holidays
LINK
WEB
※Some merchandise is also available in the online store