New Proposal: Japanese Sake that Pairs with "Minchiten," a Fried Fish Paste Dish, on May 6th "Croquette Day"
Sake brand "Sake Hinata.," operated by Izumise Co., Ltd., proposes "Minchiten ni Gabaiiyo," a Japanese sake designed to pair perfectly with Saga's soul food "Minchiten," in conjunction with "Croquette Day" on May 6th. This initiative highlights the charm of regional food culture through unique pairings and aims to expand consumption opportunities for both the local dish and sake.
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Izumise Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City; Representative Director: Naotaka Totsuka), which operates over 50 specialized liquor e-commerce stores, introduces "Minchiten ni Gabaiiyo," a Japanese sake that pairs with Saga's soul food "Minchiten," through its sake brand "Sake Hinata." This introduction coincides with "Croquette Day" on May 6th. Minchiten is a fried dish made from fish paste, and it shares similarities with "Gyorokke," which is known as a fish croquette.
**Fried Foods Drawing Attention on "Croquette Day"**
May 6th is designated as "Croquette Day." This press release takes this day as an opportunity to focus on the combination of deeply rooted regional cuisine and sake, introducing a Japanese sake that pairs well with Saga's soul food, "Minchiten."
**Saga's Soul Food "Minchiten"**
Minchiten is a beloved soul food primarily in Saga Prefecture and other parts of the Kyushu region. It is made by adding onions to fish paste, coating it with breadcrumbs, and deep-frying it. Its characteristics include the umami of fish, the sweetness of onions, the flavor of red chili pepper, and the crispiness of the coating.
Due to its preparation method of coating and deep-frying, it is considered similar to "Gyorokke," a dish known as a fish croquette, and serves as an example of a regional fried food culture.
**A New Proposal: Japanese Sake for Minchiten**
"Minchiten ni Gabaiiyo" is a Japanese sake developed with the specific pairing of Minchiten in mind. It is characterized by a refreshing finish that enhances the umami of fish and the sweetness of onions while cutting through the aftertaste of frying oil.
This Junmai Daiginjo, with a rice polishing ratio of 50%, offers an aroma reminiscent of green melon and Japanese citrus, harmoniously balanced with the expansive umami of rice that lingers in the aftertaste.
**The Harmony Created by Saga's Ingredients × Saga's Brewery**
The sake uses 100% "Yumeshizuku" rice from Saga Prefecture, and it is also brewed by "Mitsutake Shuzo," a brewery located in Saga Prefecture. This pairing, combining local food and local sake, allows for enjoyment alongside the local food culture.
When enjoyed chilled, it elegantly cuts through the oiliness of fried foods. When warmed from room temperature to body temperature, it offers a soft and expansive rice umami flavor.
**[Product Overview]**
* Name: Minchiten ni Gabaiiyo
* Volume: 720ml
* Brewer: Mitsutake Shuzo
* Origin: Saga Prefecture
* Alcohol Content: 15%
* Type: Junmai Daiginjo
* Sake Rice: 100% Saga Prefecture Yumeshizuku
* Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
* Storage: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
* Product Page: https://sakehinata.com/products/minchitemnigabaii-yo
**[Sake Online Shop Sake Hinata.]**
https://sakehinata.com/
**[Company Profile]**
* Company Name: Izumise Co., Ltd.
* Representative: Naotaka Totsuka, Representative Director
* Location: Nippon Life Shijo Building 7F, 60 Tateuri Nishimachi, Higashinotoin Higashi-iru, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
* URL: https://www.izumise.co.jp/
**[Contact for this Press Release]**
* Izumise Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Yokota
* TEL: 075-255-6112
* MAIL: info@sakehinata.com / h-yokota@likaman.co.jp
**Fried Foods Drawing Attention on "Croquette Day"**
May 6th is designated as "Croquette Day." This press release takes this day as an opportunity to focus on the combination of deeply rooted regional cuisine and sake, introducing a Japanese sake that pairs well with Saga's soul food, "Minchiten."
**Saga's Soul Food "Minchiten"**
Minchiten is a beloved soul food primarily in Saga Prefecture and other parts of the Kyushu region. It is made by adding onions to fish paste, coating it with breadcrumbs, and deep-frying it. Its characteristics include the umami of fish, the sweetness of onions, the flavor of red chili pepper, and the crispiness of the coating.
Due to its preparation method of coating and deep-frying, it is considered similar to "Gyorokke," a dish known as a fish croquette, and serves as an example of a regional fried food culture.
**A New Proposal: Japanese Sake for Minchiten**
"Minchiten ni Gabaiiyo" is a Japanese sake developed with the specific pairing of Minchiten in mind. It is characterized by a refreshing finish that enhances the umami of fish and the sweetness of onions while cutting through the aftertaste of frying oil.
This Junmai Daiginjo, with a rice polishing ratio of 50%, offers an aroma reminiscent of green melon and Japanese citrus, harmoniously balanced with the expansive umami of rice that lingers in the aftertaste.
**The Harmony Created by Saga's Ingredients × Saga's Brewery**
The sake uses 100% "Yumeshizuku" rice from Saga Prefecture, and it is also brewed by "Mitsutake Shuzo," a brewery located in Saga Prefecture. This pairing, combining local food and local sake, allows for enjoyment alongside the local food culture.
When enjoyed chilled, it elegantly cuts through the oiliness of fried foods. When warmed from room temperature to body temperature, it offers a soft and expansive rice umami flavor.
**[Product Overview]**
* Name: Minchiten ni Gabaiiyo
* Volume: 720ml
* Brewer: Mitsutake Shuzo
* Origin: Saga Prefecture
* Alcohol Content: 15%
* Type: Junmai Daiginjo
* Sake Rice: 100% Saga Prefecture Yumeshizuku
* Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
* Storage: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
* Product Page: https://sakehinata.com/products/minchitemnigabaii-yo
**[Sake Online Shop Sake Hinata.]**
https://sakehinata.com/
**[Company Profile]**
* Company Name: Izumise Co., Ltd.
* Representative: Naotaka Totsuka, Representative Director
* Location: Nippon Life Shijo Building 7F, 60 Tateuri Nishimachi, Higashinotoin Higashi-iru, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
* URL: https://www.izumise.co.jp/
**[Contact for this Press Release]**
* Izumise Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Yokota
* TEL: 075-255-6112
* MAIL: info@sakehinata.com / h-yokota@likaman.co.jp