Hello, this is Ishibashi from CHOYA UME STUDIO Kyoto.
For this seasonal recipe feature, I’d like to introduce three ume syrup arrangement recipes using our limited seasonal ume “Joshu Haku” (available from December 18) together with winter’s fragrant fruit, yuzu.
Refresh Your Palate after a Hearty Meal ♪ Joshu Haku × Yuzu Soda
After enjoying yakiniku with close friends as a reward for a year well done, why not reset with a “Joshu Haku Yuzu Soda”?
The tartness of Joshu Haku and the refreshing aroma of yuzu create a sparkling drink that leaves your mouth feeling light and refreshed.
【Recipe】
- 120 cc ume syrup
- 1/8 yuzu
Julienne the yuzu peel and soak in the ume syrup overnight.
Mix the ume syrup with soda water at a 1:4 ratio.
Warm Up on Cold Days ♪ Joshu Haku Yuzu Hot Drink
As the cold of winter deepens, warm your body from the 
inside with a hot ume drink.
The gentle steam carries the fruity aroma of Joshu Haku and yuzu, bringing comfort and relaxation while warming you through.
【Recipe】
- 120 cc ume syrup
- 1/8 yuzu
Julienne the yuzu peel and soak in the ume syrup overnight.
Mix the ume syrup with hot water at a 1:4 ratio.
Celebrate the New Year with Festive Infused Daikon & Carrot Salad (Kohaku Namasu) with Ume
Osechi New Year’s dishes are full of symbolic meaning, made with ingredients that bring good fortune.
This recipe combines lucky elements: red and white vegetables, yuzu, and ume.
The result is a refreshing namasu salad with a hint of yuzu aroma and the pleasant texture of ume.
(Prepare the yuzu-flavored ume syrup in the same way as above.)
【Recipe】
- 100 g daikon radish
- 50 g carrot
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp ume syrup
- 3 infused ume
1.Julienne the daikon and carrot, place in a bowl.
2. Sprinkle with salt, lightly massage, and let sit for about 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
3.Mix vinegar and ume syrup.
4. Pour over the vegetables and combine well.
5.Once flavors meld, serve on a plate and top with chopped ume flesh.
The next seasonal recipe will be shared in February—please look forward to it!