栃木県·特産品
Nikko Tamari-zuke
Enjoy a single, crunchy shallot. Infused with amber-colored tamari, the flavor is sweet and rich, pairing perfectly with both rice and sake. Once you start snacking, you won't be able to stop. Tamari-zuke was created by the Umezawa Buitarou Shoten, which is said to have been founded in the early Edo period. It began as a storehouse responsible for managing the tax rice of the Nikko shrine lands during the construction of Toshogu Shrine. In the Shimotsuke region, there was a custom of preserving mountain bounties in tamari to prepare for the harsh winters. It is said that after the war, during an era of scarce ingredients, the second-to-last generation leader, Buitarou, used the thick tamari—a byproduct of miso making—to create these pickles. With shallots, ginger, and myoga, this Nikko preserved food offers a delightful taste for every ingredient.
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