[12 selections] Foods you can Buy at Supermarkets and Convenience Stores which are Perfect with Rice!

When it comes to what makes delicious white rice even better, it's "gohan no otomo (foods which goes with rice)". Seasoned Nameko mushrooms and canned mackerel are standard, but just having a side dish for rice makes the white rice go further than usual, doesn't it? I am sure everyone has their own favorites.

Therefore, this time, we have collected "gohan no otomo" that will enrich your daily dining table, from standard to unique ones that you can buy at supermarkets and convenience stores!

The best companion for rice!
Ito Shokuhin "Oishii Saba miso-ni" & "Oishii Saba mizu-ni"

Left: Oishii Saba mizu-ni / Right: Oishii Saba miso-ni Reference retail price ¥ 257

“Canned mackerel” has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. Among them, Ito Shokuhin’s Oishii Saba miso-ni" & "Oishii Saba mizu-ni"are recommended.

Ito Shokuhin, a canned food manufacturer in Shizuoka, has created this gem using domestically produced fatty mackerel. No chemical seasonings are used, so it is safe for small children.

Miso-ni is boiled with dry Tsugaru miso from Mori Prefecture. You can feel the original deliciousness of mackerel by finishing it with an elegant sweetness that does not make the miso taste too strong.

Boiled in water is very simple, boiled only with "Okinawa's salt Shimamasu". It's refreshing, so it's delicious even in the summer.

I actually tasted miso-ni, but personally it is No. 1 among the past mackerel cans. The meaty mackerel is seasoned so elegantly that you wouldn't doubt it even if it was served at a restaurant. The only ingredients used are mackerel, sugar, miso, and salt, so everyone from the elderly to children can feel at ease.

I really enjoyed my meal! I would definitely like to have this with freshly cooked rice.

A long-selling product of canned salmon boasting a history of 100 years
"Akebono Sake"

“Akebono Sake” Reference retail price ¥450

Maruha Nichiro's long-selling product "Akebono Sake" boasts a history of 100 years since its release. Many of you may be familiar with the package. The design of the package comes from the goodwill of the Tsutsumi family, the founding family of Nichiro Fishery, the predecessor of Maruha Nichiro.

The product is made by processing seasonal pink salmon caught off the coast of eastern Hokkaido while it is still fresh and packing it in a can as it is, without any preservatives or additives.

Of course you can eat it as is! Salmon flakes, ochazuke, pasta, fried rice, etc. are also easy to arrange.

In addition, because it uses a special "sanitary can", it can be stored at room temperature for a long time of 3 years!

Kokubu Corned Beef & Hagoromo Sea Chicken 60th anniversary collaboration canned food
"Sea chicken corned beef"

Sea chicken corned beef Suggested retail price ¥360

Sea chicken and corned beef? This product, which has a big impact even from its name, is a canned food in collaboration with Kokubun Corned Beef to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Hagoromo Sea Chicken. Originally, it was sold as a limited edition product, but due to its popularity, it became a regular product.

As the name suggests, both are combined, and it is OK to eat as it is, and it is OK to cook as well.

When I open the inside, I think it looks almost like corned beef. However, when I tasted it, it tasted almost like sea chicken. It is said that when eaten as is, it tastes like sea chicken, and when heated, it becomes closer to corned beef. The presence of both is so strong that it is a strange sensation when eating it.

There are plenty of arrangements, so please try to find your favorite way to eat!

Deliciousness with outstanding stability! "K&K" Kokubu Corned Beef

Kokubu Corned Beef Reference retail price ¥385

For those who want to eat corned beef on its own, try Kokubu K&K corned beef, which has been a long-seller since its launch in 1951. Made with 100% beef, it has a mellow and juicy flavor that goes well with salads, sandwiches, and potatoes.

It used to use pillow containers, but switched to Alumic cans in March of this year. The shelf life has also been extended to 3 years and 6 months.

"Slightly spicy chili oil that looks spicy but not no spicy" that took the world by storm

Slightly spicy chili oil that looks spicy but not so spicy Suggested retail price ¥410

Chili oil, which has taken the world by storm, is an indispensable accompaniment to rice. The colorful and moderately spicy chili oil extracted in-house is added, and the texture and flavor of the fragrant fried garlic and fried onions are brought to life.

Eating it again in a while, I was reminded that it is still delicious. The crispy texture of the fried garlic and fried onions. And the exquisite spiciness goes perfectly with the rice.

Perfect for snacks!
Moheji's Snack "Boiled Japanese Pork"

Moheji's Snack "Boiled Japanese Pork" Reference retail price ¥410

A soy sauce-based sweet and spicy sauce, stewed domestically produced pork tenderly. I was surprised by the high quality of canned food.

When you open the can, there are two pieces each of braised pork and quail eggs. The horohoro and the meat are soft and perfect for snacks!

*Because the meat has a lot of fat, transfer it to a bowl, warm it up, and remove the excess fat before eating.

Soul food of Okinawa! "Spam"

Spam Suggested retail price ¥278

"Spam" is not only cute in packaging, but also very easy to use. Spam is canned luncheon meat sold by Hormel Foods in the United States.

At first glance, it may seem difficult to eat, but in Japan, it is often used as a side dish for bento, and Spam musubi is very popular. It also goes well with other dishes such as stir-fried vegetables and cooked rice. It is especially loved as soul food in Okinawa, where dishes using Spam are often seen.

You can bake it, boil it, or fry it! It also has a flavor, so it's a recommended point that it's very easy to cook.

A complete rice thief! "Mentaiko Nametake"

Mentaiko Nametake Suggested retail price ¥410

When people hear nametake mushrooms, many people associate them with rice, but what happens when mentaiko is added?

This is the BEST, to say the least. Nametake made with mentaiko are spicy and you won't be able to stop eating rice! Enoki mushrooms from Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture are used. Seasoning is seasoned with kimchi base.

To be honest, if you have this, you don't need any other side dishes. This is a must-have item if you can find it.

Which one is the champ?
East "Gohan desu yo!" West "Ara!"

Gohan desu yo! Reference retail price ¥234

Speaking of seaweed tsukudani (food simmered in soy sauce), Momoya's "Gohan desu yo!" is the mainstream in Aichi Prefecture, but Bunsen's "Ara!" is the mainstream in Kansai area. It is no exaggeration to say that this is the national dish and has supported the tables of many Japanese people.

No more explanation needed!

"Ara!" reference retail price ¥ 365

"Ara!" is a newcomer that I didn't know anything until I heard from a friend. "Ara!" is manufactured by Bunsen Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture.

With white rice in one hand, I tried eating and comparing!

First of all, let's have dinner! from. It has a stable taste. I feel nostalgic because I have been eating it since I was a child.

Next, I will have "Ara!". Doubtful, I took a bite and found ....... Huh! Delicious! It has a strong nori (seaweed) flavor, and it is not too sweet, but it has a rich flavor. It's more tender than "Gohan desu yo".

I think that this alone will completely divide your tastes, but the author seems to be captivated by "Ara!". Seeing is believing. I wanted to try the seaweed tsukudani from all over Japan. There may be a special feature on seaweed tsukudani.

Please eat and compare!

Yuzu Pepper Nori Reference retail price ¥343

For something a little different, we also recommend Momoya's Yuzu Kosho (Pepper) Nori! By using all the yuzu produced in Kochi Prefecture, you can enjoy its refreshing aroma and clean sour taste.

Just having a side dish to go with your meal makes eating more enjoyable than usual and is a lifesaver when you need a quick bite to eat. They are truly indispensable and reassuring in our daily lives. All of the items introduced here are available at supermarkets and convenience stores, so if you are interested in any of them, please try to get them.