[Vermicular] Frozen Food Business: Releasing 2 Types of 'Frozen Meal Kits' as the Second Installment

Aichi Dobby Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Kunihiro Hijikata) will release two types of frozen meal kits exclusive to Vermicular (Waterless Stewed Hamburger Steak / Waterless Butter Chicken Curry) on Wednesday, April 15, as the second installment of the frozen food series 'VERMICULAR FROZEN DELI' from the cast iron enamel cookware brand 'VERMICULAR'. Following the frozen soups released in March as the first installment, this new lineup appears to let you enjoy the 'deliciousness of home cooking' unique to Vermicular in a more authentic way. Vermicular's frozen meal kit is a frozen meal kit that allows you to easily enjoy an authentic dish at home simply by placing pre-cut and pre-prepped ingredients into a Vermicular pot and heating them. We provide the ingredients with the time-consuming preparation steps already completed, and by cooking them without water in your Vermicular pot at home, the natural deliciousness of the ingredients is maximized, completing the dish. Even on busy days, you can achieve restaurant-like flavors at home without the hassle of planning menus, going shopping, chopping ingredients, or doing prep work. All products are supervised by exclusive Vermicular chefs. We pursued the cooking experience and taste that only Vermicular can realize, finishing with products we can deliver with confidence. Sales will begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 15, at the Vermicular official online shop and Vermicular flagship stores (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, and Takanawa, Tokyo), with plans to gradually expand sales channels to supermarkets nationwide. We also plan to expand the lineup sequentially in the future. (1) Authentic dishes are completed simply by placing them in a Vermicular pot and heating. (2) Completely original menus developed by exclusive chefs specifically for Vermicular meal kits. (3) Uses carefully selected domestic vegetables. Free of flavor enhancers (MSG). You can enjoy them with peace of mind. (4) Vacuum-sealed immediately after prep work. Delivered without losing the umami and flavor of the ingredients. (5) Delivers exactly the necessary amount of fresh ingredients. No food waste. VERMICULAR FROZEN DELI MEALKIT Lineup All ingredients are pre-cut and prepped. This meal kit supports you through troublesome steps, and simply by cooking without water in a Vermicular pot at home, it brings out the natural deliciousness of the ingredients. An easy and time-saving dish is completed, allowing you to casually enjoy flavors just like eating at a restaurant. Everything from cutting the vegetables to prep work and packaging is carefully finished by hand at our factory in Nagoya. Waterless Stewed Hamburger Steak, Packed with Umami A juicy hamburger steak tailored through Vermicular's waterless cooking. The utmost dedication is that each hamburger is individually seared fragrantly in a Vermicular frying pan to lock in the umami before freezing. We achieved a fluffy texture that is hard to believe is frozen. A sauce infused with the juicy umami of the meat and the sweetness of onions and mushrooms spreads throughout your mouth. It's also a nice touch that side dishes are included in the set. Net Weight: 560g for 2 servings Price: 2,914 yen (tax included) Cooking time: approx. 40 minutes Ingredients: Onion (domestic), beef (US, Australia), pork (Canada), shimeji mushrooms, egg, salt, breadcrumbs, Madeira wine, soy sauce, milk, red wine, ketchup, cane sugar, honey, mustard, garlic, nutmeg, black pepper / caramel coloring, antioxidant (V.C), (contains wheat, egg, milk components, beef, soybeans, and pork in part) Spiced Waterless Butter Chicken Curry The umami of chicken and vegetables is tightly condensed through Vermicular's waterless cooking. The rich depth of the tomatoes and the mellow aroma of the spices intertwine, creating a finish where profound flavors spread with every bite. The luxurious, satisfying chunks of chicken are also outstanding. Without any hassle other than putting it on the heat, you can casually enjoy an authentic dish that tastes as if it has been slowly simmered. Net Weight: 460g for 2 servings Price: 2,516 yen (tax included) Cooking time: approx. 25 minutes Ingredients: Chicken (domestic), tomato (domestic), onion (domestic), tomato sauce, butter, yogurt, milk, cashew nuts, granulated sugar, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, kasuri methi, saffron, (contains milk components, cashew nuts, and chicken in part)