The origin of Shiromi Yuzu Juice
Shiromi is a small village in southern Japan. Located deep in the mountains, it had almost fallen into oblivion, as most of the residents were over 60 years old. Yu Hidaka, a trained chef, took on the global marketing of the Yuzu fruits grown there. It was only through the sale of the special Yuzu juice that younger people became aware of the small village again. Today's Yuzu production therefore represents an important element for the preservation of the small village in southern Japan.
Comparison of Shiromi Yuzu Juice with other Yuzu Juices
The Yuzu juice is characterized by a special taste. Due to the perfect growing conditions in the mountains around Shiromi, the fruits develop a very mild and fruity aroma. It is said that people talk to the fruits to make their flavor even finer. Compared to other pasteurized Yuzu juices, it impresses with a fuller-bodied taste. Even for Japanese people, this product is a positive surprise!
What goes well with Shiromi Yuzu Juice?
Eine Sauce aus Shiromi Yu
zu Saft und Hatcho Miso passt beispielsweise gut zu Wild oder zu Rindfleisch. Das Zusammenspiel zwischen der fruchtigen Säure des Shiromi Yuzu Saftes und der dunklen fast schokoladen-artigen Hatchomiso ist bemerkenswert.
Here is the recipe:
RIND with SHIROMI YUZU - HATCHO MISO SAUCE
The Festival in Shiromi during Yuzu Harvest Season
The inhabitants of Shiromi live very close to nature. For them, it is important to live in harmony with the gods and nature. Once a year, during the Yuzu harvest season, the inhabitants as thanks to the gods, Shinto dances are performed. The so-called Kagura includes 33 dances directed at the stars. The ceremony lasts all night until the stars in the sky have disappeared again.
The following short film shows the life of the people with the yuzu fruit and illustrates how the Kagura traditionally takes place.