[Summer Limited] nakato "Azabu Juban Series" New Release: "Curry with Tokachi Mozzarella Cheese and Dried Tomatoes" on April 15th (Wednesday)

Nakato Shokai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 1-4-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku; President: Shu Nakajima) will release "Curry with Tokachi Mozzarella Cheese and Dried Tomatoes" as a **summer limited edition product** from its "Azabu Juban Series" under the nakato brand, starting April 15th (Wednesday). "We want to deliver a special dish, available only now, where you can enjoy the refreshing taste of tomatoes, the star of summer vegetables." With this in mind, a new product was born, combining ingredients familiar in Western restaurant kitchens. By luxuriously combining spicy curry with Hokkaido Tokachi mozzarella cheese and finishing it with olive oil, we have created an "Italian-style curry" with unexpectedness and richness. Towards summer, we have created a dish that can be enjoyed lightly until the last bite, with the acidity of tomatoes as an accent. **[Product Features]** This is a spicy curry luxuriously containing Hokkaido Tokachi mozzarella cheese. We added a refreshing acidity and umami created with two types of tomatoes, along with vindaloo paste to enhance the spiciness. Furthermore, by using **"La Española" extra virgin olive oil**, we added rich aroma and depth to the flavor, finishing it in an Italian style. **** **① Refreshing acidity and umami created with two types of tomatoes** By adding dried tomatoes and tomato puree, we created a clean taste where you can feel the umami of each. **② Accent of Tokachi Mozzarella Cheese** Four bite-sized mozzarella cheese pieces are luxuriously included, providing a good accent of umami and texture. **③ Authentic Spice Sensation** By adding "vindaloo paste," a blend of vinegar and spices, we expressed a spiciness that is not just hot, but also rich and flavorful. **** **〇Summer Vegetable Curry Pasta** With a little effort, it transforms into a luxurious "curry pasta" that goes well with summer vegetables! **Ingredients (for 1 person)** Spaghetti 100g This product 1 bag Plain yogurt (unsweetened) 70g Pumpkin 150g Bell peppers 2 Eggplant 1 **Instructions** ① Boil spaghetti according to package directions. Cut pumpkin into 7-8mm wide wedges. Remove stems and seeds from bell peppers. Slice eggplant into about 5mm thick rounds. ② Arrange pumpkin, bell peppers, and eggplant and grill until browned on both sides. ③ Put this product and yogurt into a pot, warm over medium heat while stirring, then turn off the heat. ④ Drain the boiled spaghetti well, add it to ③, and mix. Serve on a plate, top with ②, and it's complete. **[Product Details]** Product Name: Curry with Tokachi Mozzarella Cheese and Dried Tomatoes Suggested Retail Price: Open price (918 yen including tax) Packaging: 180g / 8×3 Shelf Life: 25 months Release Date: Sequentially from April 15th, 2026 (Wednesday) Available at: Department stores, high-end food stores, nakato online store, etc. **About the Azabu Juban Series** The nakato "Azabu Juban Series" is developed with the desire to satisfy customers who want to easily enjoy high-quality food, with the motto: "To you who cherish every meal, we deliver a precious dish from Azabu Juban, an old yet new town." As a Western food series characterized by authentic flavors made with painstaking effort, it offers curries, rice sauces, pasta sauces, soups, and stews. Azabu Juban Series Brand Site: https://www.nakato.jp/nakato/about_azabujuban/ **About the nakato brand** The nakato brand values the integrity that creates peace of mind, is particular about ingredients, and proposes high-quality products and a culture of enjoying food, made with painstaking effort. It offers three series: the "Azabu Juban Series" for enjoying authentic Western cuisine, "Maison Boire" for slightly luxurious snacks that pair well with wine, and "Maison Soirée" for those who enjoy conversation while dining with family at home. nakato Brand Site: https://www.nakato.jp/nakato/ nakato Online Store: https://www.nakato-onlinestore.com/