Gomoku (5 Vegetable) Kinpira

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Prefecture: Hiroshima 
Producer: Marumo
Ingredients: Burdock (domestic), carrot (domestic), hijiki seaweed (domestic), lotus root (domestic), shiitake mushroom (domestic)
Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free
Size:25g 

You may be familiar with kinpira gobo, a popular Japanese side dish made of julienned gobo (burdock) and carrots that have been simmered in sugar and soy sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Kinpira is a cooking style where ingredients are first stir fried then simmered in a sweet soy sauce. This unique Gomoku Kinpira includes five domestic ingredients from Japan (gomoku means five items) that have been carefully combined in a balanced manner.

The origin of Viva Co. and its natural food company Marumo, dates back to 1970 when the founder started his own tofu manufacturing business. He fell ill, likely due to fatigue and a reliance on medications. Unable to feel better, he turned to a natural diet and bit by bit his health improved. He established Viva Co. in 1973 as a way to help others who are concerned about their health and want to prevent illness. The company gets its inspiration from macrobiotics (which focuses on principles of eating whole foods that balance yin and yang elements) as well as by learning from the many unspoiled oceans and lands abroad. Through honest, hard and enjoyable work, Viva Co. strives to contribute to society with the themes of health, environment and happiness, and a focus on food safety.

Suggested uses: Soak in room temperature or hot water for 7-15 mins to reconstitute. Try making Gomoku Kinpira using the recipe below or use in stir fries, pasta or on pizza.

RECIPE:

Ingredients

• 1 packageGomoku Kimpira
• Oil to fry
• 1½  Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp instant dashi powder
• 1 tsp mirin
• 1 tsp sake
• ¼ tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

1. Put the Gomoku Kimpira into a bowl of water and set aside for 15 mins or until soft. 
2. Squeeze out excess water very well. Add some oil to a pan and sautė the Gomoku Kimpira for 1 min over medium heat.
3. Add in soy sauce, sugar, dashi powder, mirin and sake and cook for another minute, making sure to keep stir-frying to ensure even flavor throughout the dish. Add some salt to taste and adjust to your preference.

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