The Miracle of Gastronomy – Kochi’s proud specialty, “Tosa’s Eighth Gold – Chicken”
奇跡の美食学
The Gastronomy of Miracles 東京赤坂にあるこちらのお店では
At this shop in Akasaka, Tokyo ある料理が人気
One dish is particularly popular. それが
That 店名にもなっているわら焼き
The restaurant is named after its signature straw grilling technique. そしてこの鶏肉
And this piece of chicken. 実は高知県の地鶏
In fact, it is a local chicken from Kochi Prefecture その名も
And that name is 土佐はちきん地鶏ですね
This is the Tosa hachikin free-range chicken. 土佐はちきん地鶏
What is Tosa Hachikin chicken? 脂肪分がまあ他の鶏肉と比べて少なくてヘルシー
The fat content is low compared to other chickens and is healthy アミノ酸が豊富と言われているので
Amino acids are said to be abundant. アミノ酸が凝縮された状態の鶏肉
Chicken with a high concentration of amino acids. 美味しいジューシーな鶏肉になっていると思います
I think it turns out to be a delicious juicy chicken 脂肪分が少ないのにも関わらず
Even though it contains little fat ジューシー
full of flavor 濃厚な肉の旨味が味わえるという
You can savor the rich flavors of the meat. 土佐はちきん地鶏
Tosa Hachikin Chicken 真ん中ぐらいはわら焼きのいぶした香りと
In the middle, there is a scent of straw grilling. わら焼きでの凝縮された旨味が
The rich umami flavor from cooking with straw is はちきん地鶏にマッチしてると思ってます
I believe it goes well with Hachikin jidori. 全国に名を轟かす土佐はちきん地鶏
Tosa Hachikin Chicken that is famous all over the country その美味しさの秘密に迫る
Discovering the secret behind that delicious flavor 高知県には全国に名を轟かす2種類の地鶏がいる
Kochi Prefecture is home to two types of local chickens that are renowned throughout Japan. その一つが
One of them is 土佐ジロー
Tosa Jiro chicken 地鶏の中でも小さく赤褐色の羽を持ち
It is small among the local chickens and has reddish-brown feathers. 羽先が黒いのが特徴
One notable feature is that the tips of the wings are black. そしてもう1種類が
And there is one more type. こちらがはちきん地鶏です
This is hachikin jidori chicken. そう土佐はちきん地鶏
So Tosa is a chikin chicken 気のいい性格で負けん気が強い女性を指す
This refers to a woman who has a cheerful disposition and a strong competitive spirit. 土佐弁のはちきん
A strong woman from the Tosa dialect region. 高知らしさを表すため
To demonstrate a high level of familiarity そこから名付けられたんだそう
It seems it got its name from there. そんな土佐はちきん地鶏は
That Tosa Hachikin chicken is really something special. 土佐ジローのおよそ20年後に開発された
This was developed about 20 years after the Tosa Jiro breed. 比較的新しい地鶏
A relatively new breed of local chicken. 土佐はちきん地鶏を専門に出す地元のお店は
There is a local restaurant that specializes in Tosa Hachikin chicken. その味について
Let’s talk about the taste. はちきん地鶏は他の鶏に比べて
Hachikin chicken stands out compared to other types of chickens. 臭みが全くないところ
A place that is completely odor-free. そして硬すぎないっていう程よい歯ごたえ
And a pleasant chewiness that’s not too hard. あと濃厚な旨味に惚れ込んで
Also, I fell in love with the rich flavor はちきん地鶏のお店を始めました
I opened a restaurant specializing in Hachikin chickens. ほどよい歯ごたえと濃厚な旨み
A perfect balance of crunch and rich flavor. 実際食べたお客さんも
Customers who have actually eaten this too ほどよい弾力ですごい噛んだらジューシーで
If you bite into it with just the right amount of elasticity, it’s juicy. すごい美味しかったです
It was incredibly delicious. 皮がすごいパリッとしてて美味しかったです
The skin was incredibly crispy and it tasted amazing. 土佐はちきん地鶏の美味しさには
Tosa Hachikin chicken is renowned for its delicious flavor. 知られざる驚愕の理由があった
There was an astonishing reason that remained unknown. はちきん地鶏の美味しさを探るため
To discover the delicious flavors of Hachikin chicken やってきたのは
Here comes 土佐郡大川村
Okawa Village in Tosa District この村で土佐はちきん地鶏の8割が生産されている
This village is responsible for 80% of the Tosa Hachikin chicken production. こんにちは
Good afternoon こんにちは
Hello. よろしくお願いします
Thank you in advance. お願いします
Please. こちらがむらびと本舗の式地富雄さん
This is Tomio Shikiji of Murabi and Honpo ここむらびと本舗では
At Kokomurabito Honpo, はちきん地鶏の卵の孵化から
From the hatching of Hachikin chicken eggs 親鶏の飼育まですべて行っている
I take care of everything involved in raising parent chickens. 早速土佐はちきん地鶏の美味しさについて聞くと
Tosa immediately asked about the deliciousness of chikin chicken. 意外な答えが
That’s an unexpected answer. 試験場からいただいたオス九斤軍鶏と
The male Kukin game chicken I received from the testing facility. ホワイトプリマスロックを交配させて
Crossbreeding White Plymouth Rocks こちらの方で孵化させて飼育を始めています
We have started hatching and raising them here. 交配
Are we mating? そう実は美味しい地鶏を作るのに大切なのが血統
Yes, in fact, the pedigree is important for making delicious local chickens 皆さん地鶏とはどういうものなのか知っていますか
Does everyone know what local chicken is? 高知県畜産試験場の方に地鶏について聞いてみた
I inquired about local chicken breeds at the Kochi Prefectural Livestock Experiment Station. 日本のニワトリとして認定されている
It is certified as a Japanese chicken. 在来種の血液100分率が50%以上で
The blood percentage from traditional species is 50% or higher. 出生の証明ができるニワトリであることが前提です
It is assumed that this is a chicken that can provide proof of its origins. 在来種とは明治時代までに日本に住み着き
Indigenous species are those that had settled in Japan by the Meiji Era. 定着したニワトリのこと
Domesticated chickens. そんな在来種の血が50%以上入っていることが
It has over 50% of native species DNA. 地鶏としての第一条件
The essential requirement for being classified as jidori. 地鶏りになるための条件は
Requirements to become jidori chicken. 他にも細かく定められているが
There are other detailed regulations. 現在日本には60種類以上の地鶏が存在している
Japan currently has more than 60 different types of indigenous chickens. そんな中 土佐はちきん地鶏の血統は
In the meantime, the pedigree of the Tosa Chikin chicken is まさにサラブレッドと言われるほど
It is said to be a thoroughbred 土佐はちきん地鶏の祖母が
The grandmother of the Tosa Hachikin chicken 坂本龍馬が好んで食したという大軍鶏
The large game chicken that Sakamoto Ryoma was known to enjoy. そして祖父は名古屋コーチンの親戚土佐九斤
And my grandfather was a relative of Nagoya Cochin, Tosa Kukin その二つを掛け合わせた子供の九斤軍鶏と
The children’s hybrid Kukin chickens アメリカ原産で肉質が柔らかい
Native to America and has tender meat. 白色プリマスロックを掛け合わせて誕生したのが
What came from the combination of the white Plymouth Rock is 土佐はちきん地鶏
Tosa Hachikin Chicken 大軍鶏の濃厚な旨みと土佐九斤の甘みのある脂
The rich taste of large fowl combined with the sweet fat of Tosa kukin. そして白色プリマスロックの
And the white Plymouth Rock 肉の柔らかさが掛け合わさり
The tenderness of the meat comes together. プリップリの歯ごたえ
a delightful firm and bouncy texture かつ甘みのある脂という美味しさを
And the deliciousness of sweet fat 実現させたのだ
It has been realized. さらに
in addition はちきん地鶏本当に甘くて美味しい
Hachikin Jidori chicken is incredibly sweet and tasty. 肉なんですけれども
It’s meat, though 栄養的にもすごいんですよ
It’s really impressive in terms of nutrition. まず旨味成分のイノシン酸が非常に多いんですね
First of all, it has a lot of inosinic acid, which is a flavor ingredient 普通のだいたい2.1倍ぐらいありますし
It’s about 2.1 times more than normal それから甘み成分のアラニンが
Then there is alanine, a sweetening ingredient これがだいたい1.4倍ぐらい
This is about 1.4 times そして脂肪は約半分ぐらいというふうに
And fat makes up roughly half. 高タンパク低脂肪のヘルシーなお肉だと思います
I believe it’s a healthy choice of meat that’s high in protein and low in fat. そして土佐はちきん地鶏
And Tosa’s locally raised chicken. 実は過疎の村を救ったニワトリでもあった
In fact, it was also the chicken that saved a depopulated village その驚くべき誕生秘話とは
What is the incredible story behind its birth? 明治時代までに日本に住み着き定着したという
It is said that they had settled and established themselves in Japan by the Meiji period. 在来種は38種類
There are 38 different types of native species. そのうちなんと8種類が高知県原産
A whopping 8 of them are native to Kochi Prefecture だというニワトリ王国高知
Welcome to the Chicken Kingdom of Kochi しかし在来種は肉質が硬く
However, native species have hard flesh. 独特の匂いがするなど
has a peculiar smell, etc. 食べやすい肉ではなかった
The meat was not easy to eat. そこで新たに美味しく食べやすい地鶏を開発
Therefore, we have developed a new delicious and easy-to-eat local chicken 土佐はちきん地鶏が誕生したのだが
The Tosa Hachikin chicken has been developed. 当時育てる人と土地がなかった
At that time, there was no land and people to grow そこで土佐はちきん地鶏を
So Tosa made a chikin chicken 育ててくれる農家を募集したところ
I reached out to find farmers who can help cultivate. いち早く手を挙げたのが大川村だった
Okawa Village was the first to step up. 大川村は標高1000m級の山々に囲まれ
Okawa Village is surrounded by mountains that rise to about 1000 meters. もともとは白滝鉱山で300年以上栄えていた地域
Originally, the area flourished for more than 300 years with the Shirataki Mine 1972年に閉山し一気に過疎化
The mine closed in 1972 and became depopulated at once 2000人以上いた人口はわずか400人程度に
The population of more than 2,000 has grown to only about 400 そこで村おこしのために目をつけたのが
So what they focused on for the village revitalization was 土佐はちきん地鶏だった
It was a Tosa Hachikin chicken. しかし
But やっぱり寒さっていうのは
After all, it’s cold. 非常に厳しい飼育施設だと思います
I believe it’s a very harsh breeding facility. 標高が高いため冬は厳しい寒さに
Due to the high altitude, it is bitterly cold in winter 特に生まれたてのヒナにとっては寒さは大敵
Cold weather is a major threat to newly hatched chicks. 15℃をきると
when the temperature falls below 15 degrees Celsius やっぱりガスの暖房施設を使って
After all, using a gas heating system 加温はするようにしています
I try to keep it warm. 寒さで動き回らなくなった地鶏は
The local chicken has become inactive because of the cold. 肉質も落ちるため
The quality of the meat also deteriorates. 泊まり込んで寝ずに火の番をすることも
This also involves staying up all night to keep watch over the fire. そんな村人の努力と澄んだ空気や
The hard work of villagers and the fresh air, 湧き水などの恩恵を受けた土佐はちきん地鶏は
Tosa Hachikin chicken, which benefited from spring water, etc. 高知を代表する地鶏に成長
Has grown into a prominent local chicken breed of Kochi. そして大川村では
And in Okawa Village, 土佐はちきん地鶏を盛り上げるべく
To promote the Tosa Hachikin chicken breed こんな商品も
We also have products like this. 一番人気の商品ははちきん地鶏のもも肉です
The most popular item is Hachikin chicken thighs. 県内外からのリピーターの方もたくさんいらしてて
We have many returning visitors from both near and far. 皆さん購入されていきます
Everyone is making purchases. さらにこんなイベントも
In addition, there are events such as それが大川村謝肉祭
That is the Okawa Village Festival. そこで振る舞われるのは
What is taking place there is もちろん土佐はちきん地鶏
Of course, Tosa is a chikin chicken 最高グー
The best! 美味しいです
It’s delicious. そして高知県にはこんな人も
And there are also people like this in Kochi Prefecture. ここは松原さんですか
Is this Mr. Matsubara? はい
Yes 今日はよろしくお願いします
Thank you for your support today. はいよろしくお願いします
Thank you for your help. こちら松原さん
This is Mr. Matsubara 個人的にニワトリを飼っているというのだが
I personally keep chickens. なんていう鶏ですか
What type of chicken is that? これは土佐九斤っていう鶏ですね
This is a chicken known as Tosa Kukin. なんと土佐はちきん地鶏の祖父にあたり
Tosa is the grandfather of Chikin Chicken. 在来種で希少価値が高い土佐九斤を
Tosa Kukin, a rare and valuable native species 個人的に飼っているというのだ
I personally own one. 趣味というよりはやっぱり食料ですね
It’s more of a food than a hobby 卵 肉を自分で作りたくて飼い始めました
I started raising animals because I wanted to produce my own eggs and meat. 元々フレンチのシェフとして
Originally working as a French chef 東京六本木にお店を出していた松原さん
Mr. Matsubara, who opened a shop in Roppongi, Tokyo 高知に移住し７年前に
I moved to Kochi seven years ago. 自給自足の一環として飼い始めた土佐九斤
I began raising a Tosa Kukin as part of my self-sufficiency efforts. 松原さん曰く味が濃く
Mr.Matsubara says the flavor is quite rich. プチッと噛み切れる歯ごたえが
A delightful crunch that you can easily bite through. 美味しいとのこと
I’ve heard that it’s delicious. 自給自足のために飼い始めた土佐九斤
I started raising Tosa Kukin for self-sufficiency. 今ではその思いに変化が
Now, that feeling has changed. この鶏がもう個体数が少なすぎて
This chicken species is now critically endangered. 今のままだと近親交配って
As it is now, it is inbreeding どんどん遺伝子が
Genes are evolving rapidly. 弱くなっていっちゃうんですね
It’s getting weaker 血が濃くなっていくと
As the blood thickens, 最終的に卵が孵化できなくなって
Eventually, the eggs could not hatch 絶種っていうことになるんですけど
It’s an extinct species そうならないために
To prevent that from happening できればこの鶏を飼ってくれれば
I would appreciate it if you could keep this chicken. 個体数が増やせるので
This allows for an increase in the population. そしたら飼ってる人同士で
Then among the pet owners. 土佐九斤の親を交換してとかやっていけば
If you replace the parents of Tosa Kukin or something like that 種を保存しやすくなるかなと
I’m wondering if it will be easier to preserve seeds. 土佐九斤を残したい
I want to preserve Tosa Kukin. その思いから松原さんはイベントや
With that in mind, Mr. Matsubara held events and 近所の駐車場で土佐九斤の焼き鳥を販売
Selling Tosa Kukin grilled chicken at a parking lot nearby. さらには地元のスーパーに
And even to the local supermarket 卵を置かせてもらうなど
I was allowed to put eggs, etc. 土佐九斤の美味しさを広めている
Promoting the deliciousness of Tosa Kukin. 長く生きた動物って味が乗ってくるんですね
You can really taste the difference in animals that have lived long lives. 歯ごたえがあるけど
It’s chewy, but 噛み切れる歯ごたえなんですよ
It has a perfect chewiness. すごい食べ応えがあるのと
It’s very satisfying to eat. 味がすごいしっかりしている
The flavor is really strong. やっぱり美味しいですね
After all, it’s delicious パパのお肉美味しい
Dad’s cooking is tasty. 高知市にある名店
A renowned restaurant located in Kochi City. 板前割烹将人
Master Chef of Kappo Cuisine Msahito 米が炊き上がりました
The rice is ready. こんな感じです
It feels like this. 四万十川の源流で育った
Raised in the beautiful surroundings of the Shimanto River’s headwaters. ヒノヒカリという品種のお米です
This is a rice variety known as Hinohikari. 93歳のはおばあちゃんが
There is a 93-year-old grandmother. 一人で趣味で作ったお米
Rice that I made on my own as a hobby. こちらを使って卵かけご飯を
Make egg over rice with this. ご準備したいと思います
I would like to make preparations. こちらが土佐ジローになります
Here is Tosa Jiro. 殻が硬いんで割るときに気をつけてください
The shell is hard, so be careful when cracking it この硬いところでポンって
Just give it a quick tap here. 殻割るのがいいかと思います
I think it’s a good idea to break out of your shell. ではこの熱々の炊きたてのこのお米の方に
Now, let’s go to this hot, freshly cooked rice 少なめで醤油をかけます
I will add a little soy sauce. ではこの卵を全部こちらにかけて
Then pour all of these eggs here. 約1分間高速で混ぜ続けてみてください
Please mix vigorously for about a minute. お願いします
Please. 速れば速いほどいいです
It’s better to be as fast as possible. その熱々の米で卵が少し火が入ると言いますか
Are you saying that the hot rice slightly cooks the egg? コツはもう納豆と言いますかね
You could say the secret to success is all about natto. もう泡立てるような感じで
It feels like it’s already being whipped up. でも結構飛び散らかす人も多いんで
But there are a lot of people who really make a mess of things. 気をつけてお願いします
Please take care. 泡立ってきたらもう液体のようになりますので
When it starts to bubble, it will already be like a liquid. そしたらこう流し込むような感じで食べられます
Then you can enjoy it as if you’re pouring it in. じゃあもうズズっといってください
So please just go ahead and do it effortlessly. いただきます
Thank you for the meal. ああ黄身が濃いっていうか
Oh, the yolk is thick 卵黄の味がすごい強いですね
The taste of the egg yolk is very strong そうですね
That’s right. 本当に最高のお米と最高の卵と
Truly the finest rice and the freshest eggs. 美味しいお醤油でブレンドされると
When mixed with delicious soy sauce こんなにもたかが卵かけご飯
It’s just a simple dish of rice with a raw egg. それがされど卵かけご飯にも
But it can also be used for egg-covered rice なるんじゃないのかなと
I’m not sure if that’s how it will turn out. 幸せになれる卵かけご飯
Happy-making egg over rice. 一流の料理人も唸る土佐ジローの卵
Tosa Jiro eggs that even top chefs rave about. なぜそんなにもうまいのか
What makes this so delicious? 秘密に迫る
Getting to the bottom of the secret. 高知を代表する地鶏土佐ジロー
Tosa Jiro, a local chicken representing Kochi 地鶏の中でも小さく赤褐色の羽を持ち
It is small among the local chickens and has reddish-brown feathers. 羽先が黒いのが特徴
It is characterized by its black wing tips. 天然記念物にもなっている土佐地鶏と
With Tosa chicken, which is also a natural monument アメリカで生まれたロードアイランドレッドとを
Rhode Island Red born in the United States 掛け合わせて誕生したのが土佐ジローだ
The Tosa Jiro was created through cross-breeding. そんな土佐ジロー実は卵が有名
The Tosa Jiro chicken is actually famous for its eggs. 東京六本木にあるミシュラン一つ星レストラン
One Michelin star restaurant in Roppongi, Tokyo ローブでも土佐ジローの卵が使われている
Tosa Jiro eggs are even used in the robe dish. 小さいこの卵に中に力というか
This small egg contains a kind of power. 卵黄の濃さや卵白の旨み
The richness of the yolk and the delightful flavor of the egg white. そこがすごく他の卵とは
That is really special compared to other eggs. 一線をかすことなんじゃないかなと思ってます
I feel like it’s about reaching a certain threshold. 土佐ジローの卵白は水分が少なく
Tosa Jiro egg whites are low in moisture. とても味が濃い
It’s very flavorful. ゆでた卵に菜の花のソースを
Boiled eggs served with a sauce made from rapeseed flowers. そして菜の花を乗せ最後にかけるのが
And the last thing to put on the rape flower is 卵黄を塩漬けにしたものと
A salted egg yolk product. ミモレットチーズです
This is Mimolette cheese. 卵黄を塩漬けにした時の
When the egg yolk is salted. 凝縮したうまさみたいなのは
It’s like a concentrated richness of flavor. やっぱりキャビアとかカラスミにも
After all, it is also for caviar and karasumi 通ずるところがあるんで
There’s a common ground here. 一流料理人も絶賛する土佐ジローの卵
Tosa Jiro’s eggs praised by top chefs なぜ他の卵とそんなにも違うのか
What makes it so different from the other eggs? その秘密を探るべくやってきたのは四万十市
Shimanto City is where I came to uncover that secret. ここにあるこだわりを持って
Having a strong passion for what’s offered here 土佐ジローを育てている農場がある
There is a farm that raises Tosa Jiro chickens. やってきたのはいちえん農場さん
Here comes Ichien Farm. およそ1500羽の土佐ジローを飼っているというが
It is reported that approximately 1500 Tosa Jiro chickens are being raised. そのこだわりは
What is your passion? 放し飼い
Are they free to roam? そうですはい
That’s right, yes うちの飼育方法は放し飼いで飼ってます
We raise our pets in a free-range manner. どういった特性があるんですか
What are the characteristics like? どうしても鶏にストレスが
Chickens inevitably experience stress. なるべくかからないような飼育方法をですね
A method of caring for them that is as effortless as possible. ちょっと追求するというか考えまして
I’ve been thinking a little about pursuing it. こういう放し飼いにしてます
I let them roam free like this. 放し飼いはいいんですか
Is free-ranging allowed? いいんですか
Is that alright? いいんです
It’s all good. いちえん農場さんその放し飼いのレベルが桁違い
Ichien Farm has an extraordinary level of free-range practices. なんとその広さはサッカーコート五面分
The size of five soccer fields is いちえん農場さん曰く無駄に広いとのこと
According to Ichien Farm, it is unnecessarily large とにかく鶏にストレスを与えないのが一番
The most important thing is to avoid stressing out the chickens. ということでストレスフリーな
So it’s stress-free 広い場所で育てているという
It is said to be cultivated in a spacious area. さらにいちえん農場さんのこだわりが
In addition, Ichien Farm’s commitment うちはもう好きに自分で出てからですね
We can just go out on our own now. 畑の好きなものを食べているっていう
I heard you’re eating what you like from the garden. じゃあ勝手に食べてって感じなんですか
So it’s like eating without permission? そうです
That’s right. 土佐ジローが食べているのは
What Tosa Jiro is having for a meal is 柑橘畑の下草や飼料 昆虫 ミミズ 家庭菜園の野菜
Citrus undergrowth and fodder, insects, earthworms, vegetables in the kitchen garden そして
And 四万十川の河川敷などで採れた枯れ草
Dried grass collected from the banks of the Shimanto River and other areas. 四万十川の養分をたっぷり蓄えた枯れ草は
The dead grass that stores plenty of nutrients in the Shimanto River 土佐ジローの大好物
The favorite food of Tosa Jiro chickens. ストレスフリーそして栄養満点の餌で育った
Grown on a stress-free and nutritious diet 土佐ジローの卵が
Eggs from Tosa Jiro chickens これが希少な土佐ジローの卵です
This is a rare egg from the Tosa Jiro breed. ここはなんなんていう
What is this place called? 産卵箱です
This is a spawning box. ここには勝手に入ってくる
Are people just allowed to come in here? 自分でこの中入りますね
I’ll handle this myself. 卵を産むって鶏にとって出産なんで
Laying eggs is childbirth for chickens やっぱりこう静かで密閉されて
It really is quiet and enclosed like this. 周りから見えないところで
In a place that’s out of sight from others. 産卵したいっていうのは動物の習性なんで
The desire to lay eggs is a natural instinct for animals. そういう環境を作ってさえあげれば
As long as you create that kind of environment そこで産んでくれますね
That’s where they give birth 自然な状態に任せるため産卵率は低く
The egg production rate is low because it is left to the natural state. 3日に2個程度
About 2 items every 3 days. それゆえ希少と言われるのだ
That’s why it’s considered rare. 黄身の色が濃く卵黄の膜が強いため
This is a result of the deep color of the yolk and the strong membrane surrounding it. 箸でつかめるほど
Small enough to pick up with chopsticks. 濃厚かつコクのある味が特徴の土佐ジローの卵
Tosa Jiro eggs are known for their rich and flavorful taste. さらに
Moreover 土佐ジローの卵っていうのはまたすごくて
The Tosa Jiro eggs are something special. 免疫機能の正常化の効果のある
It has a beneficial effect on normalizing immune function. ベータカロテンが約3倍
Beta carotene is approximately three times more effective. それからアンチエイジングに
Then to anti-aging 効果のあると言われる
It is said to be effective. ビタミンEがだいたい1 5倍ぐらいあります
It has about 1.5 times more vitamin E いいとこづくしの本当に素晴らしい卵ですよね
It’s a really great egg with a good cousin 通常の卵と比べると割高だが
It is more expensive than regular eggs. その美味しさや栄養の高さは折り紙付き
Its delicious flavor and high nutritional value are well-established. しかし土佐ジロー卵だけじゃなかった
But it wasn’t just about Tosa Jiro eggs. 東京神楽坂にある人気の焼き鳥店
A popular yakitori restaurant in Kagurazaka, Tokyo 日本各地の地鶏を取り扱うこちら
Handling local chickens from all over Japan 料理人はこう語る
This is what the chef has to say. 肉質はしっかり旨味がしっかりしてまして
The meat has a firm texture and a rich flavor. 脂は本当に少ないですけど
There is indeed very little fat. 旨味が肉汁がたっぷりで溢れ出てくる
The flavor overflows with plenty of gravy いろいろ地鶏うちも扱ってますけども
We offer a variety of local chicken options too. 本当他の地鶏とは全然タイプが違う
Really, it is completely different from other local chickens 土佐ジローでしか出せない味があると思う
I think there is a taste that can only be served at Tosa Jiro そう土佐ジローは卵だけじゃなく
That’s right, Tosa Jiro is not just an egg お肉も絶品
The meat is outstanding. 確かな歯ごたえで噛めば噛むほど
The more you bite into it with a certain crunch 旨みが出てくるんだそう
It seems that the flavor comes out しかし
But 土佐ジローに関しては
As for Tosa Jiro, 火入れがやっぱり一番難しいところで
Burning is the most difficult part 焼きすぎるとそれなりにやっぱり
If you overcook it, it will be a bit of a mess 肉汁は流れ出てしまいますし
The gravy will flow out どうしても硬くパサついてきたりしますので
It inevitably tends to become hard and dry. 繊細な火入れをするように心がけます
I make an effort to cook with delicate care. 土佐ジローの肉は脂が少なく硬くなりやすいため
Tosa Jiro meat is low in fat and can easily become tough. 調理がとても難しい
Cooking can be quite challenging. そのためお肉を取り扱う料理店は少ないという
That’s why there are few restaurants that serve meat. そんな中土佐ジローのお肉をメインに育てている
In such a situation, he mainly raises the meat of Tosa Jiro 珍しい生産者が
An unusual producer. 高知県安芸市にあるはたやま夢楽
Hatayama Mura in Aki City, Kochi Prefecture 土佐ジローの生産者は70軒ほどあるが
There are around 70 producers of Tosa Jiro chickens. お肉をメインに生産しているのは
The main producer of meat is ここはたやま夢楽だけ
This is only Hatayama Mura さらにこちらでは土佐ジローのお肉も味わえるのだ
In addition, you can also taste Tosa Jiro’s meat here 調理するのははたやま夢楽のオーナー小松さん
It is cooked by Mr. Komatsu, the owner of Hatayama Mura 実は土佐ジローと言えば
Actually, speaking of Tosa Jiro 小松さんと言われるほどの人物
A person who is said to be Mr. Komatsu 元々土佐ジローっていうのは
there was Jiro from Tosa. 運動能力の高い鶏です
It is a highly athletic chicken. 筋肉としても発達をしてるんです
They are also developing as muscles. その発達した筋肉を焼いて食べる時に
When you burn and eat its developed muscles その歯ごたえだとか弾力だということとして
Regarding its texture and elasticity, たくさんの脂の甘みを肉の旨味のように
The sweetness of a lot of fat is like the flavor of meat 言われてますけど
I’ve been told 土佐ジローには脂そんなに多くないのに旨みは強い
but its flavor is rich and robust. はたやま夢楽で味わえるのがこちら
Here’s what you can enjoy at Hatayama Mura. 土佐ジローのフルコース
A complete Tosa Jiro chicken course meal 唐揚げや親子丼 しゃぶしゃぶなどが
Fried chicken, oyakodon, shabu-shabu, etc. 堪能できるのだが
You can enjoy it メインはやはり炭火焼き
The highlight is definitely charcoal grilling. しかも小松さんが一つ一つ焼き加減を見ながら
Moreover, Mr. Komatsu is watching the doneness one by one. 目の前で焼いてくれるのだ
They grill it right in front of me. これはほとんど全国で
This is true for almost the entire country. あまり出回っていないものなので
It’s a rare item. なんとトサカや白子といった
What a tosaka and milt 希少部位まで味わえる
You can enjoy tasting even the rarest cuts. 焼き方によって風味が変わるっていうことで
The flavor changes depending on the cooking method. スーパーの鶏肉と同じ扱いをすると
If handled like chicken at the grocery store. かえって美味しくなくなるっていう可能性があるので
There’s a chance it might end up tasting worse. 全国でも珍しい土佐ジローの肉をメインに育てるはたやま夢楽
Hatayama Mura specializes in raising the rare Tosa Jiro chicken,which is a delicacy not found in many places across the country. 夫婦で宿泊施設も営んでおり
They are also running a bed and breakfast together. この土佐ジローのお肉は宿泊者のみ味わえる
This Tosa Jiro meat can only be tasted by guests 本当に土佐ジロー人生観変わるとまで
thanks to Tosa Jiro. 言う方もいらっしゃるくらい
There are indeed people who express 特別な鶏だと思いますし
I believe it’s a truly extraordinary chicken. 私達大切に育てた土佐ジローをこのはたやまで
Tosa Jiro, which we carefully nurtured, until this Hatayama 食べていただく意味をぜひはたやまで
I hope you enjoy your meal and take it to heart. 体感してもらいたいなと思います
I want you to experience it 地鶏の将来を見据えてこんな研究を行っている方も
Some people are conducting this kind of research to ensure a bright future for native chicken breeds. 将来的にもし鳥インフルエンザであったり
If there happens to be bird flu in the future 南海トラフ大地震等で
Due to the potential for a major earthquake along the Nankai Trough and other related events. 現存する鶏の遺伝子が途絶えてしまった時に
When the genetic line of the current chickens comes to an end. その細胞を保存しておくことによって
By preserving that cell. 将来的に高知県の在来種こちらを
In the future, Kochi Prefecture’s native species, here 復元することができるというふうに考えております
I believe that restoration is possible. 現存する卵から遺伝子の情報や細胞を採取することで
By extracting genetic information and cells from currently available eggs 将来絶滅した鶏を再び誕生させることが
Bringing extinct chickens back to life in the future. できるかもしれないという
It might be possible to do. 地鶏に関わる人々の知恵と工夫が
The knowledge and creativity of those involved with jidori chickens. これからの高知の食卓の未来を
The future of Kochi’s dining table 豊かにするに違いない
It will surely bring richness.
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【Nature World Kochi: The Miracle of Gastronomy】
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Kochi’s proud specialty, “Tosa Hachikin Jidori” (local free-range chicken), is known for its sweet, flavorful fat and firm texture. Despite its surprisingly low fat content, it’s juicy and rich in umami.
The secret to its delicious taste lies in its exceptional bloodline, including the Thoroughbred local breeds such as Ōshamo (Great Shamo) and Tosa Kuken.
Tosa Hachikin Jidori has also contributed to the revitalization of Ōkawa Village, a shrinking village, where Hachikin Jidori has now become known as a cherished local specialty through the dedicated efforts of the villagers.
At the “Ōkawa Village Carne-Festival”, visitors can fully enjoy the exquisite taste of Hachikin Jidori.
The name “Tosa Jirō” became famous because of its eggs.
At Ichi-en Farm, which makes use of the natural environment of the Shimanto River, Tosa Jirō chickens are raised stress-free, producing eggs with a deep orange yolk so firm they can be lifted with chopsticks.
At Hatayama Muraku, a full-course meal featuring Tosa Jirō meat is served, including charcoal-grilled chicken and even rare cuts, allowing diners to savor the deep and complex flavors of this exceptional local breed.
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【Nature World Kochi: The Miracle of Gastronomy】
This program academically analyzes Kochi’s culinary roots, the origins and development of its ingredients, cooking techniques, and ways to appreciate flavors, incorporating expert scientific insights. Through stunning visuals, it showcases the incredible appeal of Kochi’s food culture.
Broadcast every Saturday in a relay format by RKC Kochi Broadcasting, KUTV Kochi Television, and KSS Kochi Sun Sun TV!
(This program aired from October 7, 2023, to September 28, 2024.)
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