Prefecture: Kagawa
Producer: Takara Shokuhin
Ingredients: Olive fruit (Spain), sake, salt
Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free
Size: 230g

Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this Italian-inspired rice seasoning! Proposed as a new dish to one day utilize olives from Kagawa Prefecture’s own so-called “isle of olives”, Shodoshima, this creative seasoning combines the salty brine of olives with the slightly sweet notes of Japanese sake. Pieces of plump Spanish olives add a touch of textural intrigue and color to tender white rice, taking daily dishes to the next level. Recommended additions include a drizzle of olive oil, which adds a mellow richness, and black pepper, the subtle spice of which perfectly punctuates the earthiness of the olives.

Specializing in tsukudani (soy sauce simmered side dishes) and other shelf-stable goods, Takara Shokuhin has been striving to produce high-quality budget-friendly products since the company’s founding in 1948. Combining hard work and time-tested know-how with the bountiful nature and resources of Sodoshima, Takara Shokuhin produces items that suit the taste of the times and utilize local goods as well as the latest technology. After collaborating with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) during an 8-year project, some of Takara Shokuhin’s products have even been enjoyed on the International Space Station!
 

Suggested uses: Wash and strain 2 Japanese rice cups (300g or 1½ US cups) of rice. Add rice and the contents of this rice seasoning packet to the rice cooker pot. Add enough water as per your rice cooker and cook the rice according to your rice cooker. Once finished, let steam in the closed pot for an additional 10 mins. Mix before serving and enjoy. For additional flavor try garnishing with olive oil and black pepper.