The "Latest Best Buys at Roadside Stations" determined by actual food and on-site research.
The editorial department thoroughly researches handmade souvenirs and gourmet foods at popular roadside stations on the island.
The latest "must-buy" best buys are introduced, chosen based on actual tastings!
■ Actual Tasting Popularity No. 1 Awaji Island Candied Onion Soup Ametama.
Onion soup of a higher grade, stir-fried to concentrate the flavor.
Awaji Island onions are sauteed until candy-colored, concentrating sweetness and flavor. For a rich aroma and full flavor.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323221224
Real Food Popularity No. 2 Drinking Vinegar - Awajishima Naruto Orange
Rare Awajishima Naruto orange-flavored vinegar. It is delicious diluted with water or mixed with sake or yogurt!
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4957904926706
Actual Tasting Popularity No.3 Shrimp Butter Rice Noodle
Made with dried shrimp from the Seto Inland Sea, garlic and butter. Easy to make, just mix with warm rice. With lemon juice.
The saltiness and richness of the butter amplifies the savory flavor of the shrimp. Buy as a set with Dry Keema and Octopus Butter Rice from the same series!
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323224126
Tasting Popularity No. 4 Onion Japanese Dressing
This very popular dressing has sold more than 1 million bottles in total. It is a healthy dressing with low oil content.
The flavor of onion and broth firmly enhances the ingredients. The oil cut is also a nice feature.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4903071550039
Actual Tasting Popularity No. 5 Crushed Onion Spice
A versatile spice that goes well with all kinds of foods, including meat and fish, as well as vegetables and fried eggs. A must-have for the dining table!
When you hear the word "spice," you may think it is spicy, but the flavor of onion is the star of this seasoning. It can be used in a variety of dishes.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323283161
There's more! Editor's Must-Repeat Souvenirs
Awajishima onion curry
Retort curry with whole soft-cooked Awaji Island onions. The spicy roux and sweet onion taste are a perfect match!
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323263149
Funky Onion Dip
Pickled Awajishima onions made into a paste. Tartar sauce style for vegetables, fried foods, etc.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323222047
Octopus Butter Rice
Mixed rice with octopus from Hyogo Prefecture. The plumpness of the octopus and the buttery flavor are irresistible!
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323224119
■Onion and wasabi dressing
Popular onion dressing with Izu horseradish. The tingling sensation is addictive.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4968666650242
■Crazy Onion Jam
Awajishima onions are sauteed for a long time in this confiture. The spiciness of ginger and other spices and the sweetness of honey are exquisite.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323222030
Awajishima Naru Orange Gummi
Flavored with Awajishima Naruto Orange, a fruit that is now rare and only found on Awaji Island. It is a bittersweet gummy for adults.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4515105800944
Awajishima Milk Curry
Healthy chicken curry with Awaji chicken meat in a roux made with Awaji Island onions and Awaji Island milk.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323243127
■Dry Keema Curry Stock
Simply mix with two cups of freshly baked rice to make dry keema curry with ground Awaji Island beef!
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323224133
■ Oni pota.
Sweet potage made with slow-cooked Awaji Island onions. Recommended for gratins and doria.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323221156
Awajishima onion karinto.
The onion-flavored, slightly sweet surface is coated with sugar. The crunchy texture is irresistible.
https://www.uzunokuni.net/fs/uzunokuni/4560323224058
Awaji Island's delicacies are gathered at a roadside station that is the closest to the whirlpools in Japan!
Roadside Station Uzushio
This roadside station offers an outstanding view of the Naruto Straits and Onaruto Bridge, known for its whirlpools. In addition to the restaurant and hamburger store, which offer menus that use plenty of Awaji Island ingredients, the store is popular for its wide selection of original products.
■Shop Uzunokuni
Store Uzunokuni" offers about 800 items. There are also about 100 types of original products that can only be purchased here.
http://uzunokuni.com/shop/
Awajishima Burger Awajishima Onion Kitchen Main Branch
Enjoy the famous hamburgers, which won first and second place in the nation.
The restaurant became a national favorite in the "National Local Burger Grand Prix."
http://eki.uzunokuni.com/etc/hamburger.html
Other
Take a souvenir photo of your trip on the onion-shaped bench.
The giant onion-shaped "O-tama Chair," 1.8 meters high and 1.5 meters in diameter, allows three people to sit side by side, making it a popular spot for social networking.
Station staff recommendation! Excellent Local Meals
Both the burgers and the restaurant menu are full of originality, using mainly Awaji Island ingredients."
■Awajishima Onion Beef Burger
The Awajishima Onion Beef Burger at "Awajishima Burger Awajishima Onion Kitchen," the main branch, sandwiches Awajishima onion cutlets and Awaji beef. It won first place in the 3rd "Local Burger Grand Prix" in Japan.
■Awajishima Sweet Onion Ring
Awajishima Burger Awajishima Onion Kitchen's Awajishima Sweet Onion Rings are fried onions cut into 15mm widths. Natural salt from Awaji Island brings out the natural sweetness.
■白い海鮮丼～今日のネタはなんですか？～
「道の駅うずしおレストラン」の白い海鮮丼は、その日の漁によりネタが変わる、地魚の白身だけを使った海鮮丼。最後にお茶漬けも楽しめる。
http://eki.uzunokuni.com/m_restaurant/
■赤い牛カツ膳
「道の駅うずしおレストラン」の赤い牛カツ膳は、分厚い淡路牛のステーキ肉を使った贅沢な牛カツ。中心はローストビーフのように柔らか！
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