551HORAI "Eel Chimaki"
(Image source is 551HORAI official website)

It was announced on the official website that "Eel Chimaki" has appeared in 551 HORAI. It is available at stores as well as at official online shops. The selling price is 380 yen (tax included) per piece.

Eel chimaki

At 551 HORAI, which is known for pork buns (meat buns), Chinese rice dumplings are also substantial. Three types of rice dumplings, "pork / kuri chimaki," "chicken / quail chimaki," and "seafood gome chimaki," which are cooked with glutinous rice, are treated as standard items, and seasonal ingredients are also available.

This time, the eel chimaki is a summer-friendly product made with the savory roasted eel kabayaki, glutinous rice soaked in sauce, and the scent of Japanese pepper. It requires refrigeration and the expiration date is 5 days including the manufacturing date. One calorie is 261 kcal. The color of the string is pink, which makes it distinguishable from other rice dumplings.

The recommended way to eat it is to prepare a steamer or steamer for home use and line up the rice dumplings after the steam rises. The standard heating time is 10 to 15 minutes for 1 to 5 pieces. It is informed that you can enjoy the taste like freshly made.

In the case of a microwave oven, it is recommended to sprinkle a small amount of water on the headband, wrap it in a wrap, and then warm it. Estimated heating time is 1 minute for 1 piece, 1 minute 40 seconds for 2 pieces, and 2 minutes 10 seconds for 3 pieces when the output is 500W.