Introduction to Japanese Food: “Omakase” Package

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Your journey through the tastes of Japan is about to begin!

 

This “Omakase” package introduces you to some of Japan’s iconic foods and flavors in a way that’s fun and adventurous, without being overwhelming or intimidating. Each artisanal product is locally-made and showcases Japan’s regional specialties.

 

Includes an in-depth English brochure with product descriptions, producer stories, suggested uses and full-color recipes. 

 

Seaweed and Mushroom Miso SoupProducer: Matsuai Foods | Prefecture: Kumamoto | Ingredients: Mixed miso (domestic), shimeji mushrooms, onions, green onions, dried seaweed, konbu (kelp) extract, seafood extract, yeast extract, salt (incl. soybeans) Dairy-free | Size: Single serving (10g)


There’s nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of miso soup. This convenient yet flavorful miso soup contains iconic Japanese ingredients such as wakame seaweed, shimeji mushrooms and green onions and can be made by simply adding hot water.

 

Japanese Vegetable Soup | Producer: Asuzac Foods | Prefecture: Nagano | Ingredients: Dextrin, soy sauce, starch, salt, rice miso, fermented seasoning, sesame oil, yeast extract, sugar, bonito flakes powder, bonito stock, kelp extract, spices, ingredients (tofu (domestic), burdock, boiled lotus root, green onion, dried carrots, roasted sesame), tofu coagulant, antioxidant (Vitamin E), (incl. wheat, sesame, and soybeans) Dairy-free | Size: 4 servings (31g)


This heartwarming vegetable soup, known as kenchinjiru, includes Japanese root vegetables stir-fried in sesame oil then slowly simmered in a traditional, savory stock (dashi).

 

Mixed Rice Crackers Producer: Osamado | Prefecture: Tokyo | Ingredients: Glutinous rice (domestic), soy sauce (including wheat and soybeans), vegetable oil, sugar, starch syrup, natural geese powder (including dairy ingredients), protein hydrolyzate, fermented seasoning, chili pepper, seasoning extract (kelp extract, bonito flake extract, shiitake mushroom extract, etc.), yeast extract, salt, chili pepper seasoning liquid/ thickener (modified starch) | Size: 34g

 

Salty, savory and crunchy, these local rice crackers are handmade from 100% domestic glutinous rice by in-house craftsmen and come in four delicious flaovrs: plain, soy sauce, smoked cheese, and spicy chili pepper. 

 

Seaweed Mochi Rice Crackers | Producer: Sanko | Prefecture: Aichi | Ingredients: Glutinous rice (domestic), tamari (includes wheat), sugar (beet sugar), seaweed, potato starch (potatoes: non-GMO), starch syrup, concentrated dashi (kelp, bonito flakes, salt) Dairy-free | Size: 40g

 

Okaki are a specific type of rice cracker made from mochi (glutinous rice cakes). These okaki are made using glutinous rice grown in Niigata Prefecture, an area famous for its rice, and seasoned with two types of seaweed that add savory saltiness to the natural sweetness of the rice. 

 

Sesame Tofu Pudding | Producer: Houmoto Sesame Tofu | Prefecture: Nagasaki | Ingredients: Sesame tofu (washed sesame seeds (Japan), starch, sugar, salt) (contains sesame seeds), kuromitsu (brown sugar, malt starch syrup, honey, sugar), soybean flour (soybeans, sugar, sesame oil, salt) (contains soybeans and sesame) Gluten-free, Dairy-free | Size: 100g

 

Silky and nutty, sesame tofu, known as goma dofu, is made from ground sesame seeds instead of soybeans. Kinako (soybean flour) adds extra nuttiness while a drizzle of kuromitsu (a sugar syrup similar to molasses) adds just the right amount of sweetness.

 

Shichimi Togarashi (Seven Spice Blend) | Producer: Mukai Chinmido | Prefecture: Osaka | Ingredients: Chinpi (sun-dried mandarin orange peel), chili pepper, sesame seeds, aosa (sea lettuce/ seaweed), sansho (Japanese cardamom), ono seed (hemp seed), poppy seed Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 10 single serving packets (0.5g each)

 

Shichimi togarashi is Japan’s iconic seven spice citrus and chili pepper seasoning. Add a dash of Japanese heat to ramen, deviled eggs, french fries, grilled meat, seafood, or vegetables, or even as a topping for rice crackers or popcorn!

 

Yuzu Kosho (Citrus Chili Paste) | Producer: Kushino Farm | Prefecture: Oita | Ingredients: Green chili peppers (Oita Prefecture), yuzu peel (Oita Prefecture), salt, yuzu juice Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 5 single serving packets (2g each)

 

This versatile Japanese citrus chili paste is made from pesticide-free yuzu, Japan’s beloved citrus fruit which combines the tartness of lemons, the sweetness of mandarins, and the fragrance of grapefruits, mixed with local, handpicked green chilis, then fermented for at least one year to enhance all the rich flavors. 

 

Marunaka’s Soy Sauce | Producer: Marunaka Shoyu | Prefecture: Shiga | Ingredients: Soybeans (non-GMO, domestic), wheat (domestic), sun-dried salt Vegan, Dairy-free | Size: 5 single serving packets (4ml each)

 

An essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, soy sauce instantly adds umami to dishes. Brewed in traditional wooden barrels for three years by master brewers, this premium-quality soy sauce has a rich, savory flavor without being overly salty. 

 

Miso Ramen | Producer: Torishi Shouten | Prefecture: Fukuoka | Ingredients: Noodles: Wheat flour (domestic), wheat protein, salt/calcined calcium, uncalcined calcium Seasoning Packet: Miso, salt, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, rapeseed oil, fermented seasonings, pork extract, ginger, yeast extract, onion powder, starch, chili pepper powder, menma (Japanese fermented bamboo shoots) powder Dairy-free | Size: 110g (noodle 80g, soup 30g)

 

Famous in Japan and around the world, ramen has become one of Japan’s most well-known dishes. This miso ramen features hand-crafted, dry-aged noodles and a rich, flavorful pork broth made with savory miso and soy sauce seasoned with chili powder, ginger, and garlic.

 

Yuzu Green Tea | Producer: Wakoen | Prefecture: Kagoshima | Ingredients: Green tea, yuzu Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 1 tea bag (2g)

 

This special green tea is made from steamed tea leaves picked in Ōsumi, located in the eastern part of Kagoshima Prefecture. The high-quality, aromatic tea has a deep vegetal flavor that is balanced with the sweet, tart undertones of Japan’s beloved yuzu citrus. 

 

Sakura Matcha Producer: Kanes | Prefecture: Shizuoka | Ingredients: Sugar, dextrin, matcha, barley young leaves (powder), edible sakura leaf powder Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 10g

 

Made from high-quality matcha produced in Shizuoka, this vibrant matcha includes edible sakura (cherry blossom) leaf powder which imparts a mild floral flavor and aroma, and a touch of sugar to balance the natural bitterness of the matcha. 

 

 

DISCLAIMER: We provide ingredients and common allergens based on the packaging as a reference only. Please consume with caution based on your own individual health concerns as we cannot guarantee the presence or lack of certain ingredients, allergens and/or animal products.

Introduction to Japanese Food: “Omakase” Package

$57.50

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