Mountain Gourmet Lab. Potato Purée with Ume-shiso and Tomato (Aluminum Pouch)

Just add hot water and stir, and it's ready to eat! No waiting, just enjoy Mountain Gourmet.

Soft and creamy mashed potatoes infused with the Japanese aroma of plum and perilla, layered with the gentle acidity of tomato, and finished with a hint of spice. When the umami and acidity of Western tomato sauce perfectly blend with the Japanese flavors of plum and perilla, it creates a refined dish that is both nostalgic and innovative.

This dish is inspired by Mount Tate, a peak where the exotic scenery of the Northern Alps intertwines with ancient Japanese beliefs, a "crossroads" where Japanese and Western styles coexist. Please savor this new and comforting flavor. Enjoy this new mountain culinary experience, perfect as a main course or a side dish.

COMMENT

Initially, I often dehydrated ingredients myself and took samples to the mountains. Hiking long trails and camping in tents, I continuously adjusted the recipe through on-site tasting.

In the past, I only focused on mountains above the tree line, but recently I've also grown fond of hiking in low-altitude peaks and forests. In these places, I find that flavors that bring comfort to the body are more memorable than overly fancy ones.

Through repeated trials, I discovered that a tired body craves more than just simple saltiness. The sweet and sour taste of tomatoes, and the umami of the glutamic acid they contain, are very important. When Japanese elements like pickled plums, perilla, and bonito flakes are added, it creates a surprisingly soothing taste. I also love the aroma that wafts out after pouring in hot water. In hot weather, you can rehydrate it with water while walking and eat it directly once rehydrated. In the mountains, convenience is paramount, a fact I've repeatedly confirmed through field research.

Therefore, I finally decided on Japanese sour mashed potatoes. While not flashy, I believe it's a taste you'll want to savor again and again.

Chef

Yoshifumi Tajima

Details

• Net weight: 61.6g
• Finished weight: 311.6g (*Finished weight may vary slightly due to cooking process and temperature.)
• Storage method: Store at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight
• Consume as soon as possible after opening.
• Contains deoxidizer, please remove before cooking.
• Best before: March 2027

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Nutritional Information (per 100g bag) (estimated value)

Energy 342kcal
Protein 8.4g
Fat 0.5g
Carbohydrates 77.1g
Salt equivalent 0.6g