TAKKO SHOJI IS
COMMITTED TO
ORGANIC FARMING.
Aomori Prefecture in North part of Japan is a major garlic producing region, and its yearly yield reaches 80% of the national garlic production. TAKKO Town with our firm (TAKKO SYOJI Co. Ltd) is a well known garlic producing region in Aomori Prefecture, together with the world-widely recognized birthplace of “Brand TAKKO Garlic (unique Six-Clove Garlic)”
TAKKO is the most suitable place to cultivate garlic due to with favorable conditions such as constantly supplying the cold and delicious water stemmed fron OU Mountain Range, daily and seasonal temperature difference of maximum and minimum, and applying low-agrochemical system to garlic cultivation, which eventually leads to high quality garlic production.
TAKKO SYOJI Co. Ltd. has been producing “High Safety, High Security, and High Quality Black Garlic” by processing “Brand TAKKO Garlic Takko Ninniku” with no additives in the strictly temperature- and water-controlling plants.
To widen cuisine repertories, Black Garlic is the recommendable food stufis to create the unexpectedly delicious Japanese, Western and Chinese Dishes. Make use of black garlic to maintain your health by taking it daily, please.
In Takko Town, Aomori, garlic is planted from mid-September to October. About two weeks later, little green shoots start to grow.
By the time the shoots are about 10 cm tall, winter arrives and the garlic spends December to April under a blanket of snow!
During this time, it stores up natural sugars to survive the cold. Finally, from late June to July, the garlic is ready to harvest.
Black garlic starts as regular white garlic.
It is slowly aged at a high temperature and humidity.
This process called the Maillard reaction makes it turn black.
The result? Black garlic has less smell, a gentle sweetness, and a soft texture like a prune.
You can eat it just as it is! It’s even loved by famous chefs around the world.
The World Black Garlic Summit is held every year in Aomori, since 2016.
Its goal is to share the charm and potential of Aomori’s black garlic with people in Japan and around the world, and to make it a strong, unique brand.
One fun part of the event is the Student Recipe Contest!
Students create new dishes using black garlic, and the best recipes are chosen by a panel of judges.
Here are seven recommended recipes you can try for yourself!
Introducing 7 Recipes Using Black Garlic
No.1
This bagel is a tasty combo of rich black garlic, melty cheese, and sweet-tart blackcurrant jam. It’s not just delicious but also pretty healthy and well-balanced.
CREATED A BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Serves : 4
No.2
Keep the beef medium-rare for the best texture. Don’t over-reduce the sauce, it should stay smooth and glossy.
CREATED A BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Serves : 4
[Prep the Meat]
[Make the Sauce]
[Cook the Meat]
[Plate and Serve]
No.3
A nutritious dish that supports healthy skin and helps fight fatigue.
CREATED A BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Serves : 4
No.4
The sauce can be made in bulk and also works great with crackers or other dishes.
CREATED A BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Serves : 4
[For the sauce]
[Toppings]
[Make the Sauce]
[Prepare the Toppings]
No.5
This dessert mixes the tangy kick of black garlic with fresh orange and sweet biscuits. The black garlic is mashed into a paste, making it easy to enjoy. Using biscuits keeps it super simple to make.
CREATED A BY UNIVERSITY STUDENT
Serves : 4
[Base]
[Filling]
[Garnish]
[Decorate]
No.6
This dessert really stands out by using two whole cloves of black garlic per serving. Mixing the black garlic into the chestnut paste makes sure you get that unique flavor in every bite.
CREATED A BY UNIVERSITY STUDENT
Serves : 4
[Base]
[Filling]
[Paste]
[Decoration]
[Base]
[Filling]
[Paste]
[Decorate]
No.7
A fluffy roll cake made with black garlic in both the sponge and the cream. Rich aroma, soft texture, and a unique flavor!
CREATED A BY UNIVERSITY STUDENT
Serves : 4
[Base]
[Cream]
[Garnish]
[Base]
[Cream]