Nakameguro Saeko (hereinafter Saeko) : I often buy the 7-ELEVEN Premium frozen fruit series. I like mangoes and berries
Konzaki. : I like to read the slightly surrealistic message on the bottom of Nichirei's frozen food cups
■ Do you know the value line?
Konzaki : Suddenly, I like the frozen food "Takana Pilaf" sold by the Lawson Group's original brand "Value Line".
Saeko : Really sudden! I've never eaten pilaf but I know the value line. 108 yen including tax for all items I like the uniform place, you can easily buy it
Konzaki : There are quite a few variations when I look it up. Therefore, this time I would like to compare the value line "rice-based frozen foods". I bought 8 items. I bought all kinds of frozen rice foods sold at the stores I visited. The lineup is as follows. The price is of course 108 yen each (tax included).
・ Fried rice ・ Pork rib fried rice ・ Garlic fried rice ・ Chicken five-eyed rice ・ Takana pilaf ・ Shrimp pilaf ・ Dry curry ・ Chicken rice
8 kinds to eat and compare
: There are more types than I expected. Is it 170-190g (6.7oz) per bag? A bowl of rice weighs about 150g (5.29oz), so it's a little too much.
■ Fried rice
Konzaki : First of all, "fried rice". It is said that it is a fragrant dish with the flavor of grated garlic and ginger and the flavor of chicken and other flavors. 190g (6.7oz) per bag.
Saeko : Wow, the rice is fluttering! It feels a little hard, but I wonder if fried rice doesn't bother me
Moderate feeling of para-para
: The taste and texture are somewhat satisfying when you feel like "I want to eat fried rice!" The ingredients are well contained, but when I try to eat it, the presence seems to be subtle.
Saeko : But 108 yen isn't enough, isn't it? The fluffy and fragrant place is also a good impression. After that, it would be ideal if the oiliness disappeared a little more.
■ Pork rib fried rice
Konzaki : Next, "pork rib fried rice (gochujang flavor)". A Korean-style fried rice made with gochujang and spicy using sliced pork and 5 kinds of vegetables (bean sprouts, carrots, onions, green onions, garlic). 170g (6oz) per bag.
Saeko : I feel like I'm eating bibimbap. The balance between the crispness of rice and the crispness of vegetables is also ◎. The flavor of gochujang is appetizing!
Konzaki : It's good when you want to go crazy. It's like squeezing with beer
■ Garlic fried rice
Konzaki : "Garlic fried rice (garlic pepper soy sauce)" is a dish with a strong scent of pepper and garlic. 180g (6.35oz) per bag.
Saeko : Eh, um !? If you want a more sticky and junk taste, the balance between pepper and garlic is really good!
The flavor of pepper is good
: This is certainly good. The aroma of soy sauce is combined with the flavor of pepper to make it satisfying to eat. Pepper is strong, and it would be irresistible if you had a midnight snack ...
Saeko : It may be tough for people who are not good at deep seasoning, but if you want to enjoy a punchy taste, please try it! It looks good as a companion for drinking at home
Konzaki : It's the one that disappears instantly when you put it out at a drinking party.
■ Chicken Gomoku Rice
Konzaki: “Chicken Gome Rice” is made by cooking chicken, carrots, burdock roots, and fried foods in a soy sauce-based flavor, and
adding pods to the color. 170g (6oz) per bag.
Saeko : The scent of burdock is a nice accent. It's refreshing and easy to eat, and it seems to go well with miso soup!
Konzaki : The ingredients have a strong presence and are satisfying to eat. I'm glad that the meat is packed at this price
Saeko : However, I'm only worried about the fact that it has a fried rice-like paradox. I think that the more chewy the rice is, the more delicious it will be.
Speaking of greed, I want a feeling of being a little more firm
■ Takana pilaf
Konzaki : "Takana pilaf" with a Japanese taste that makes the best use of the taste of bonito broth. 190g (6.7oz) per bag. It is stocked in my home
Saeko : There are more mustards than I expected. The crispy texture and moderate saltiness match to make it addictive.
The taste of mustard is firm
but if I live alone, I'm worried about buying a pack. However, this is convenient because you can easily enjoy the flavor of the mustard. It ’s also delicious as a pilaf.
Saeko : I understand how addictive I am. It seems to go well with Japanese tea
■ Shrimp pilaf
Konzaki : "Ebino pilaf" with the taste of shrimp and the umami of bouillon. Contains 190g (6.7oz) per bag.
Saeko : A so-called "honor student" dish. I'm glad that the shrimp are salty and the shrimp flavor spreads properly when chewed. I feel that this deliciousness is a great deal for 108 yen
Konzaki : For better or for worse, it's "normally delicious." It feels a little nostalgic, like a pilaf eaten at a coffee shop
Saeko : It seems to be loved by everyone because it has no habit. With onions, green beans, carrots, corn, green peppers, and red peppers, the colors are nice!
■ Dry curry
Konzaki : "Dry curry" with a fruity and rich taste by adding mango and apple puree in addition to chicken and vegetables. 190g (6.7oz) per bag.
Saeko : The scent is amazing even before it is warmed up! When I try to eat it, I don't feel that much at first, but the spiciness gradually spreads to my tongue. I'm glad that various flavors are intricately intertwined and you can enjoy various flavors at once.
Konzaki : "It's curry, but it's not curry," it has a unique taste. The spice is more effective than expected, and the spiciness remains afterwards.
■ Chicken rice
Konzaki : “Chicken rice” is seasoned with ketchup in the image of traditional chicken rice made at home. 190g (6.7oz) per bag.
Saeko : Wow, sweet!
Konzaki : Yeah, it's sweet. The fruity flavor comes fluffy. It's just "old-fashioned chicken rice". I remembered the chicken rice for my kids' lunch that I ate when I was little
Saeko : It tastes good for children. The ingredients are also included
Konzaki : Convenient for making omelet rice. It seems that you can enjoy various arrangements depending on the idea
■ Satisfaction with this deliciousness for 108 yen ◎
Konzaki : How was it when you compared eating 8 kinds?
Saeko : "Garlic fried rice," "takana pilaf," and "dry curry" were particularly impressive. Garlic fried rice is good for when you want to eat something crunchy, and dry curry is good for when you want curry-flavored food. Mr. Konzaki?
Konzaki : Not only the "takana pilaf" that I'm used to, but also the punchy "garlic fried rice" and the most refreshing "chicken five-eyed rice". Other editorial staff have commented that pork ribs and garlic fried rice are "too heavy", so you may have different tastes.
Saeko : "Fried rice" and "shrimp pilaf" are simple, good or bad. In some cases, you may choose a large bag product of another company that is sold at the supermarket ...
Konzaki: The good points of these products are that they are "a size that can be eaten for about one person" and that they are "a reasonable price of 108 yen". Considering the price and quantity, it is more profitable than buying rice balls at convenience stores. If you have an office with a refrigerator and a microwave, it would be very convenient to stock it.
Saeko : Certainly! But be careful as salted ribs, garlic fried rice, and dry curry have a strong odor.
Konzaki : A bag of 108 yen is an easy-to-use price, so why not try the taste you care about? I hope it will be helpful for you to choose frozen foods.