{"product_id":"hoshi-kiku-aomori-dried-edible-chrysanthemum","title":"Hoshi Kiku Aomori Dried Edible Chrysanthemum","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.seto-wrap{font-family:-apple-system,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a18;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n.seto-hero{background:#fff8f6;border-left:3px solid #B15A3C;padding:18px 22px;margin-bottom:24px;}\n.seto-hero-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;color:#B15A3C;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;}\n.seto-hero-title{font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:4px;}\n.seto-hero-sub{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;}\n.seto-section{margin-bottom:28px;}\n.seto-h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:0.3px;}\n.seto-p{font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.seto-spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;}\n.seto-spec-table td{padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0ede9;}\n.seto-spec-table td:first-child{color:#9b9b94;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;width:130px;}\n.seto-spec-table td:last-child{color:#1a1a18;}\n.seto-rare-note{background:#1a1a18;color:#fff;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:20px;}\n.seto-rare-note strong{color:#E8B080;}\n.seto-pairing{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;font-style:italic;border-top:1px solid #f0ede9;padding-top:14px;margin-top:18px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom Aomori · Abokyu Variety · Shelf-stable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-title\"\u003eHoshi Kiku — Aomori's dried edible chrysanthemum, steamed and sun-dried.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-sub\"\u003eBrought directly from Japan — only by Hokkaido Uni Shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Hoshi Kiku?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoshi Kiku (干し菊) is an edible chrysanthemum grown in the southern part of Aomori prefecture — specifically the Abokyu (阿房宮) variety, cultivated in towns like Nanbu. The flowers are steamed, then dried into thin yellow sheets. The dried form keeps a crisp texture, a distinct floral aroma, and a faint natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eA regional ingredient in northern Tohoku cuisine, Hoshi Kiku has been preserved this way for generations. In Aomori's Kennan area, rehydrated kiku is rolled with daikon and carrot into Kikumaki (菊巻き) — a traditional dish served when receiving guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"seto-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAomori, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbokyu (阿房宮)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried · Shelf-stable, store at room temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eTwo ways to use, depending on the dish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect, no rehydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add straight to miso soup, clear broth, or hotpot. The kiku releases its aroma into the broth as it warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehydrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Briefly boil for 1–2 minutes, then rinse in cold water. The yellow color returns. Use in sunomono (vinegared dishes), aemono (dressed salads), ohitashi, or tempura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-pairing\"\u003ePairing notes — Daikon and carrot for Kikumaki, light vinegar dressings, dashi-based broths, soba. The aroma reads best against clean, restrained flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-rare-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoshi Kiku is harvested and dried in Aomori on an annual cycle. Stocks reflect what's available from each season's production. 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