"Kaki no Tane" is a rice cracker with a crispy texture. I found "Kaki no Tane oil-pickled garlic chili oil from Niigata", which is a combination of the persimmon seeds and rainy day chili oil, at the antenna shop "Omotesando / Niigatakan Nespas" in Niigata prefecture. The price is 864 yen (tax included).
A product containing persimmon seeds in chili oil containing fried garlic and fried onion. In the bottle, the ingredients of chili oil and the lumpy persimmon seeds are divided into two layers.
When you open the lid, you can see the appetizing scent. I wondered if the persimmon seeds, which were covered with chili oil and had a glossy finish, were soft. Its light texture is fully utilized. It's so good that I want to use only the persimmon seeds as a snack.
The lower layer has a garlic-like taste. Simply mix the whole and place it on white rice to make a splendid "Kaki no Tane oil-pickled bowl". Happy sardines with rice and crispy persimmon seeds that have the umami of chili oil. The persimmon seeds do not float as a confectionery and match the white rice surprisingly.
3 cups of tea bowl can go
Driven by the urge to put on everything, the next thing I tried was potato salad. Hot and slightly sweet potatoes and spicy chili oil. I was convinced that it would definitely fit, but it was beyond my imagination.
The strongest collaboration
Next is plain salad chicken and salad. The pale chicken has a deep taste. In the moist texture, the crispy fragrant persimmon seeds are a good accent. It goes well with fresh vegetables.
You can enjoy it till the end without getting bored
In addition, it goes crazy with gyoza and tofu. It's great as a snack for sake, but please be aware that you can't stop drinking and eating.