Prefecture: Miyagi
Producer: Senrei
Ingredients:  Sardines (from Miyagi), soy sauce (incl. soy and wheat), sugar, mirin, sesame, ginger, seishu (refined sake), agar
Dairy-free
Size: 120g
Storage: Refrigerate after opening and use as soon as possible.
 

Made using freshly caught sardines from Onagawa, a small fishing town said to have some of Japan’s best seafood, Senrei’s Sesame Sardines are full of flavor with none of the fishy smell. These plump and tender fish are simmered in a savory sauce made with nutty golden sesame seeds, refreshing ginger, and other traditional Japanese seasonings. The convenient ready-to-eat tray pack makes these perfect for eating on the go or when hiking or camping.

Having survived the 2011 Great East earthquake and tsunami, Senrei has grown to become a key player in transforming Japan’s fishing industry. By combining traditional fishing techniques with cutting-edge technology, they can flash freeze nearly 1,000 pounds of fish in a single hour without compromising taste or quality. The technology took years to perfect and allows Senrei to preserve the freshness of their seafood, which is processed the same day it is brought into the port, all year round.