Rice cakes made with Yukawa rice

Area: Yukawa Village

Recommended season: Year-round

【The Earth's treasure, the pinnacle of stickiness】 The golden rice cakes produced by "Yukawa Rice" nourish the heart.

Located in the center of the Aizu basin, "Yukawa Village" is renowned as a rice-producing area. The "Yukawa Rice" harvested here is truly the pride of Fukushima, born from fertile soil, pure water, and the tireless efforts of farmers. The luxurious rice cakes made from this top-quality rice exude an overwhelming presence that you can taste in just one bite.

■ Astonishing elasticity and the clear "sweetness of rice"

The greatest feature of the rice cakes made with Yukawa Rice is their extraordinary stickiness and the rich sweetness that bursts forth with each bite.

  • Pure white art: The finely kneaded texture of the rice cake shines like a pearl. Minimizing preservatives, the rice cake utilizes the inherent strength of the rice, offering a fragrant aroma when grilled and a smooth melt-in-your-mouth experience when boiled.
  • The traditional "pounding" technique: The firmness created by carefully steaming and vigorously pounding the rice cake encapsulates the joy of celebration once served at rural festivities.

■ Enjoying the rich landscape in a "blissful moment"

Yukawa's rice cakes have been loved as a strong source of energy to get through the harsh winters of Aizu.

  • Diverse enjoyment: In addition to the classic soy sauce and sweet red bean paste, enjoy them with Aizu's unique "jinenjo" and "natto." Because the ingredients are of high quality, they harmonize with any accompaniment and enhance their deliciousness.

The scenery of Yukawa, where golden rice ears sway, is condensed into a single rice cake. Would you like to savor the "true flavor of rice" that our ancestors have preserved?

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