Spicy Kurozu (black rice vinegar) paste - Japan - 180g jar
Product Description
A particularly refined version of this organic black vinegar is slowly simmered with ingredients such as garlic, onion, ginger, red pepper, fermented black beans, sake, soy sauce, rice koji and raw sugar. This process creates a rich and creamy paste that is ideal for accompanying rice, enhancing sauces for meats or gyoza , or serving as a dip with vegetables.
The Kurozu (black vinegar) from the Kakuida brand is the result of a craft tradition that has been passed down for over two centuries in Fukuyama. This region benefits from exceptional natural conditions, with a unique climate, pure air, spring water from the Shirasu Plateau, and the geothermal heat of the Kirishima volcanic belt. These elements, combined with traditional know-how, make it possible to produce a vinegar of remarkable quality.
The ingredients used are carefully selected: umami-rich organic Japanese brown rice, pure spring water and a koji (ferment) made on site. Fermentation takes place in traditional Aman pots (or kame pots ), which absorb solar heat and emit far infrared rays. These characteristics promote optimal fermentation and enrich the vinegar's flavor. Over time, natural yeasts and acetic acid bacteria accumulate in the pots, perfecting the product with each fermentation cycle.
Unlike classic black vinegar (aged between 6 months and 1 year), Kakuida black vinegar is patiently refined for at least three years . This long aging increases its concentration of amino acids, offering an incomparable depth of flavor. Only 80% of the batches produced meet strict quality standards to be marketed, guaranteeing a rare and exceptional product. In addition, all products in the Kakuida range are certified ORGANIC according to Japanese JAS standards , without any additives or preservatives.
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