Umakiji Sushi no Moto is a delicious sushi seasoning that, when mixed with 40ml per cup of freshly cooked rice, creates a yuzu-flavored sushi.
In Muro Village, sushi made with yuzu juice has been enjoyed since ancient times.
Each household has inherited a secret recipe over generations, and whenever there is a celebration or gathering, they prepare yuzu sushi.
It is versatile and can be used for nanban-zuke (marinated dishes), pickles, dressings, and more.
Enjoy making hand-rolled sushi together, or chirashi-zushi (scattered sushi) on special celebration days—this is Muro Village’s delicious sushi vinegar.
On celebratory or special days, it is customary in Muro Village to put extra effort into making sushi rich in yuzu flavor.
People from the town who taste Muro Sushi are often surprised and say, “This is so delicious,” and the older women look on happily.
Recreating this proud flavor is what we call "Umakiji Sushi no Moto." Thanks to this, young housewives in Muro have found it much easier.
We hope that families in the town can also find it helpful when making chirashi-zushi or hand-rolled sushi.
◆ How to Make Umakiji Sushi
[Ingredients Needed]
- Freshly cooked rice: 1 cup (about 180ml)
- Small amount of dried juvenile fish (jako)
- Small amount of ginger
- Small amount of toasted sesame seeds
1. For 1 cup of rice, 40ml of "Umakiji Sushi no Moto" is appropriate. Mix the measured sushi vinegar with finely chopped ginger and jako according to the amount of cooked rice.
2. Transfer the cooked rice to a rice tub (hanbo) or similar container, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Mix in the sushi vinegar prepared in step 1, using a cutting motion with a rice paddle, and cool with a fan.
3. When making chirashi-zushi, mix in your preferred ingredients such as seasoned carrots, green peas, fried tofu, mountain vegetables, etc.
＜Muro Village Agricultural Cooperative＞
Yuzu Cultivation Philosophy
Muro Village’s wild yuzu has been growing naturally for over 800 years.
As forestry declined, around Showa 38 (1963), yuzu trees were gradually planted on terraced fields, and full-scale cultivation began.
Starting with about ten people, yuzu cultivation has gradually evolved over time, leading to current organic farming practices.
Today, all farmers in Muro Village practice:
- No use of chemical fertilizers
- No use of chemical pesticides
- No use of herbicides
We continue to work hard so that the mountains, rivers, children, and Muro Village itself remain healthy and natural, and that the yuzu and the village can stay in their natural state forever.
Our Approach to Processing
Yuzu product making begins in the fields.
Harvesting must be done at peak freshness.
In November, yuzu that has turned about 70% yellow has the best aroma; too green or overripe yuzu is not suitable.
As a dedicated yuzu producer, we practice a commitment to quality with 190 yuzu farmers, ensuring that from harvest to the first processing at the village juice factory, no shortcuts are taken.
We aim to produce not only delicious products but also items that we can confidently recommend as high-quality yuzu products.
Whether we are a manufacturer or a producer, this is our philosophy of processing.
Product Name: Sushi Vinegar, Sushi Seasoning, Yuzu Umakiji Sushi no Moto, Muro Village Agricultural Cooperative Yuzu, Muro Sushi
Contents: 500ml × 5 bottles set
Ingredients: Yuzu juice, refined sugar, granulated sugar, rice vinegar, grain vinegar, salt, dried sardine extract, wheat fermentation seasoning, yeast extract / flavoring (amino acids, etc.), (contains wheat)
Nutritional Information (per 100ml):
- Energy: 204 kcal
- Protein: 1.0g
- Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 49.5g
- Salt equivalent: 11.1g
Manufacturer/Distributor: Muro Village Agricultural Cooperative
Shelf life: 6 months from the date of manufacture
Storage instructions: Store away from high temperatures and direct sunlight.
Category: Food
Country of origin: Japan
【Disclaimer】
- The listed expiration date is based on the manufacturing date. Please contact us for actual expiration details.
- Since inventory is shared with our website, stock shortages, backorders, or cancellations may occur depending on timing.
- Due to product renewal, packaging or product contents may differ slightly from what is delivered.
- Mail delivery is via post, and cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (under 3cm), packaging is simplified.
- We are not responsible for damages to the outer packaging.
Product Number: umaji-susimt5
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