Canned foods are convenient foods that can be stored for long periods of time and are easy to use in cooking. One of the most popular canned foods is canned mackerel. In recent years, canned mackerel has been gaining attention as a healthy food and is popular among foreigners. When you visit Japan, we hope you will enjoy Japanese canned mackerel.
Here we introduce eight recommended canned mackerel available in Japan. Please use them as reference for souvenirs when you visit Japan.
Kyokuyo | Mackerel in Water 190g
Kyokuyo’s mackerel simmered in water is canned mackerel landed in Japan and cooked tender with only sun-dried salt and water. The simplicity of the manufacturing process allows the delicious taste of mackerel to be conveyed directly to the consumer. Because of its simple flavor, mackerel simmered in water is recommended to be eaten in different ways. It can be used in a wide range of dishes such as pasta, tomato stew, curry, etc.
<Basic Information＞
Name: Simmered mackerel
Distributor: Kyokuyo Co.
Suggested Retail Price: 454 yen (tax included)
Kyokuyo| mackerel simmered in miso 190g
Kyokuyo’s mackerel simmered in miso is canned mackerel landed in Japan, simmered tenderly in a sweet and spicy miso sauce made from miso produced in Shinshu. The sweet and spicy seasoning whets the appetite, making it easy to eat even for those who do not like fish. It is perfect as an accompaniment to rice or as a snack. It is also recommended to eat it arranged with takikomi-gohan (cooked rice) or simmered vegetables.
<Basic Information＞
Name: Mackerel simmered in miso
Distributor: Kyokuyo Co.
Suggested Retail Price: 454 yen (tax included)
Ito Shokuhin|Saba Miso-Nimono 190g
Fatty domestic mackerel is slowly simmered in Aomori Prefecture’s dry Tsugaru Miso. In order to maximize the original flavor of the mackerel, the miso flavor is carefully adjusted so that it does not become too strong. It is characterized by an elegant sweetness that blends perfectly with the rich flavor of mackerel. The richness of the dry Tsugaru Miso is beautifully intertwined with the fat of the mackerel, allowing you to enjoy the deep flavor that spreads in your mouth. Once you try it, you will never forget the unforgettable taste of this canned mackerel.
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Name: Ito Shokuhin Saba Miso-ni 190g (Aiko-chan Saba Miso-ni 190g)
Selling company: Ito Shokuhin Co.
Suggested Retail Price: 410 yen (including tax)
Iwate Prefecture| Sava Can: Japanese mackerel marinated in olive oil 170g
Sava-Can is a canned mackerel developed by (a company) Higashi no Shoku no Kai and Iwate Canned Foods Co., Ltd. with a factory in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, in an effort to introduce an original processed product from Sanriku, a disaster area decimated by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Western-style canned product is made from domestically produced mackerel. Marinated in olive oil, the flavor can be arranged and enjoyed in a wide range of dishes from Western to Japanese, such as ahijiro, chanpuru, and somen noodles.
<Basic Information＞
Name: Canned Sava in olive oil
Selling company: Iwate Prefectural Products Co.
Suggested retail price: 432 yen (tax included)
Ito Shokuhin| Delicious mackerel simmered in water, salt free 190g
Canned mackerel of Japan with high fat content is boiled in water without using salt. Because we use high quality mackerel, you can enjoy the original taste of mackerel without seasoning. This canned mackerel is suitable for people of all ages, and is especially recommended for those who are concerned about salt and for health-conscious people. It is also excellent as an ingredient in pasta and other dishes due to its low odor.
<Basic Information＞
Name: Delicious mackerel simmered in water, salt-free 190g
Selling company: Ito Shokuhin Co.
Suggested retail price: 410 yen (including tax)
Maruha Nichiro | Mackerel stewed in tomato sauce 150g
Maruha Nichiro’s mackerel stewed in tomato sauce is a Western-style canned delicacy made with mackerel, potatoes, onions, and olives in a tomato base. The mackerel is battered and deep-fried, so the distinctive smell of mackerel is suppressed. It can be eaten as is, but it is also recommended to be arranged on a bucket pizza or pasta.
<Basic Information＞
Name: Mackerel stewed in tomato sauce
Distributor: Maruha Nichiro Co.
Suggested retail price: 292 yen (tax included)
Maruha Nichiro | Mackerel in Curry 150g
Maruha Nichiro’s mackerel in curry is canned mackerel simmered with potatoes, onions, and carrots to give it a homey curry flavor. The mackerel is battered and deep-fried, so the distinctive smell of mackerel is suppressed. Since it can be eaten as is, it is very convenient. It can also be added to curry or enjoyed as a hot sandwich.
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Name: Curry-braised mackerel
Distributor: Maruha Nichiro Co.
Suggested retail price: 278 yen (tax included)
Takarayuki CoCo Ichibanya Supervised Mackerel Curry – Canned Japanese Mackerel
CoCo Ichibanya Supervised Mackerel Curry is a canned product made from mackerel caught in Japan and soaked with the flavor of CoCo Ichibanya’s curry. It is suitable as a snack with wine, sour, beer, etc. It also contains plenty of nutrients such as DHA, EPA, protein and calcium.
<Basic Information＞
Name: CoCo Ichibanya Supervised Mackerel Curry
Distributor: Takarako Co.
Suggested retail price: 300 yen (tax included)
Conclusion
In this article, we introduced eight recommended canned mackerel products that can be purchased in Japan. Canned mackerel can be eaten as is, but it can also be arranged in various dishes, making it an ingredient that can be enjoyed in many ways. Because of its high nutritional value, it is also a recommended food for those who are concerned about their health.
In Japan, canned mackerel is readily available at supermarkets. Please pick up a can of mackerel when you come to Japan.
