{"id":1919,"date":"2016-07-20T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T01:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/cn\/?p=1919"},"modified":"2017-08-29T16:49:46","modified_gmt":"2017-08-29T07:49:46","slug":"junes-recipe-savor-a-muskmelon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/cn\/2016\/07\/20\/1919\/","title":{"rendered":"June’s Recipe: Savor A Muskmelon!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Easy Fruit Recipe.1<\/h2>\n

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Cold Pasta With Muskmelon<\/h2>\n
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Cold pasta dish garnished with a generous amount of muskmelon could serve as a luxurious appetizer or a gaudy salad.<\/p>\n

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How to Prepare It<\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong>First, cook the pasta. Be sure to check the pasta\u2019s preparation time on the package since it varies on the type and the maker.
\n2.<\/strong>When the pasta is cooked, drain the excess water well and pour in one spoonful of olive oil. Mix it well and cool down with ice water.
\n3.<\/strong>Peel the melon and remove the seed out, then cut into 1-cm bites. Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves.
\n4.<\/strong>Pour the rest of the olive oil and lemon juice into a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add the ingredients from steps 2 and 3. Stir up well to coat evenly.
\n5.<\/strong>Serve it on a plate topped with pieces of dry-cured ham and a few basil leaves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Two Servings<\/h3>\n
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Pasta (if possible Capellini)<\/div>\n
200g<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Muskmelon<\/div>\n
\u215b of one melon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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dry-cured ham<\/div>\n
50g<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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cherry tomatoes<\/div>\n
6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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extra-virgin olive oil<\/div>\n
3 tablespoons<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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lemon juice<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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basil<\/div>\n
for topping<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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salt (rock salt)<\/div>\n
to taste<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ground black pepper<\/div>\n
to taste<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Easy Fruit Recipe.2<\/h2>\n

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Easy-To-Prepare Fruit Punch<\/h2>\n
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A super tasty combination of natural sweetness of the fruits and a delicious syrup.<\/p>\n

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How to Prepare It<\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong>Peel the melon and remove the melon seed, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel the figs and cut into quarters.
\n2.<\/strong>Separate the peaches and the liquid from the fruit compote, and chop the peaches to your preferred size.
\n3.<\/strong>Bring together the muskmelon, figs, peaches, raspberries and the syrup, pour in the carbonated water and garnish with some herbs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2 to 3 servings<\/h3>\n
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muskmelon<\/div>\n
\u2159 of one melon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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figs<\/div>\n
2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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raspberries<\/div>\n
10<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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fruit compote (white peaches)*<\/div>\n
to taste (use the whole amount of syrup)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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carbonated water<\/div>\n
to taste<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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herbs<\/div>\n
for topping<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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*In this recipe, the Shinjuku Takano\u2019s original White Peaches Fruit Compote was used.<\/div>\n
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Easy Fruit Recipe.3<\/h2>\n

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Muskmelon and Blue Cheese Salad<\/h2>\n
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We bring you a harmonious unification of muskmelon and figs, a recipe that is sure to resonate with the mature population.<\/p>\n

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How to Prepare It<\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong>Peel the melon and remove the seed, and peel and cut the figs into quarters.
\n2.<\/strong>Spread the herbs on the bottom of a slightly deeper bowl, put the ingredients from step 1 and the raspberries over it. Lastly, scatter the gorgonzola and the walnuts.
\n3.<\/strong>For the seasoning, sprinkle the olive oil, vinegar and black pepper over your dish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3 servings<\/h3>\n
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muskmelon<\/div>\n
\u215b of one melon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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figs<\/div>\n
2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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raspberries<\/div>\n
8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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herbs<\/div>\n
to your liking<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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gorgonzola<\/div>\n
30g<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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walnuts<\/div>\n
to your liking<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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extra-virgin olive oil<\/div>\n
2 tablespoons<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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white vinegar<\/div>\n
1 tablespoon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ground black pepper<\/div>\n
to taste<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Created by Shinjuku Takano Fruit Coordinator<\/p>\n

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Muskmelon of Tokyo\u2019s Ota Marketplace<\/h2>\n
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Ota Marketplace is a wholesale market where you can find fruits and vegetables, marine products and flowers. With its large-scale fruits, vegetables, and flowers merchandising, it stands for Japan\u2019s No.1 marketplace in this field of business. Enter this early-rising, lively marketplace and you\u2019ll discover a kingdom of fruits and vegetables brought in from all over Japan.
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A Lifetime of a Muskmelon: Supporting the Purchasing Process Completely!<\/h3>\n

The very symbol of the \u201cluxurious fruit\u201d, the muskmelon, was born in what is today called the Imperial Garden in Shinjuku (Shinjuku Gyoen). For Shinjuku Takano, whose main store has always been right in that very Shinjuku, the muskmelon holds a very special meaning. This fruit oasis included the muskmelon in their collection ever since 1920 (the 2nd year of Taisho Period), and has come the long way with that fruit as one of their renowned trademarks. For that reason, they\u2019ve established a very special, muskmelon-only shop, where they offer the greatest high-class muskmelon products in the country. While stationed at the Ota Marketplace, they constantly gather and exchange the information with the suppliers, and they have the chance to choose the most exquisite fruits Japan has to offer, with the eyes and the mind of a high-skilled professional.<\/p>\n

Every morning there is a muskmelon auction at a special muskmelon-only part of the marketplace – the muskmelon is regarded as a special fruit compared to the other. After a thorough and extremely meticulous consideration, Shinjuku Takano\u2019s chosen winner is from Shizuoka Prefecture, well-known for its production of a melon type called Earl\u2019s Favorite.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is true that the growth and distribution system of the muskmelon has developed greatly, but honestly, the real challenge starts after deciding on the marketplace\u201d, says Susumu Ogawa, the head of the fruit development sector for Shinjuku Takano with more than 40 years of experience related to managing the fruits market. \u201cYou cannot present the muskmelon in all of its greatness by just selling the product. You have to communicate with the customer, and inquire about their preference – do they like a softer, or a mushier melon, or one, that is not yet ripe, of a fairly solid texture? The seller has to think the whole selling process through and through, until the very moment the customer actually takes the first bite. We have to take care of the product, the muskmelon, until it is served on the customer\u2019s plate – it is our responsibility to watch over it during the whole melon\u2019s lifetime, so to speak. I think it is that very devotion what brings our customers back for more. You see, the fruit cannot speak for itself. That is why we have to make sure the customer tries it, even just once. Customers\u2019 finding the taste to their liking could encourage their further interest in the fruit, as well. I think we could even say that trying that first bite, marks the start of a beautiful conversation between the fruit and the consumer.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is very difficult to harvest the same amount of fruits every year, especially because of the unstable weather conditions. For that reason it seems of utmost importance to have the latest, real-time information about the producing area. Manager Ogawa always places great value on the communication with the local producers, which is why he often travels across the whole country to personally gather information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    The fresh melons are brought in one after another. It’s wonderful to see so many high-quality muskmelons at one time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n
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    Every morning at 7 AM there’s a muskmelon auction. Just think about it – this “king of all fruit” has its own auction!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Don\u2019t Miss the Muskmelon-Only Shop\u2019s Exquisite Dummies!<\/h3>\n

    If you are visiting Shinjuku Takano Main Store, you should definitely save some time to admire the dummies (food samples) displayed in the Muskmelon-Only Shop on B1 floor reserved for fruit gifts. These extraordinarily realistic food models were created after a sapling of a real Crown melon, brought in all the way from Shizuoka Prefecture, famous for this melon brand. To be able to borrow and bring in such a treasurable sapling was only possible because of the exceptional relationship of trust between the two business partners.<\/p>\n

    There is a muskmelon advisor present in the shop at your service, so feel free to ask everything that interests you about this fruit. Also, on every muskmelon you will find a date tag telling you when is the perfect consummation period for that particular melon, so don\u2019t worry about losing the chance to eat your melon at the right time – everything is arranged for you to get the maximum gourmet experience possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    In collaboration with Shinjuku Takano<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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