Uonuma Koshihikari
Niigata Uonuma Koshihikari
This types of Koshihikari comes from the Uonuma area, which is known for its extremely nutritious soil due to its proximity to Mount Hakkaisan and its many lakes, so it has an unlimited intake of fresh, pure mountain water. The secret of this high-quality, tasty rice lies not only in the abundance of fresh water in the form of rain and melting snow, but also in the climate of the area, which creates one of the biggest differences between day and night temperatures. This area offers the two most important conditions for growing quality rice, which are an unlimited amount of water and the greatest possible difference between day and night temperatures. These two conditions directly affect the sweetness of the rice and its intensity.
Uonuma Koshihikari is so intensely sweet that you can taste its intense sweetness when it is cooked. And when it's in your mouth, you can feel the sweetness expanding very intensely in your mouth. This unique sweetness is the main key factor why Uonuma Koshihikari is one of the most recognized rice in Japan. Once you taste it, you will never forget its taste. Uonuma Koshihikari has the best balance of stickiness, intense sweetness, strong aroma and perfect texture. If you're looking for perfection, you've come across the best quality rice you'll find in Japan!
Taste and Characteristics
Uonuma Koshihikari has a perfect stickiness that is enhanced by natural sweetness. This sweetness has an intensifying tendency once you chew it in your mouth. You will feel a combination of stickiness, intensified sweetness and a very elastic chewy mochi texture. We recommend try this amazing rice at least once in your life. We guarantee that you will be enchanted by its taste and its properties.
Meals that go well with Uonuma Koshihikari
There is no limit. This rice can be eaten on its own or used in onigiri and other Japanese dishes. It goes well with fish, yakiniku and all kinds of vegetables. However, we recommend trying this rice completely without anything. Only then will you be able to appreciate its wonderful taste, aroma, texture and intensity.
Friendly warning: Once you try this rice, it will be very hard to go back to other rices.
