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Melon 101
18 (Thur) May – 29 (Thur) Jun 2023
@ Harbour City, Times Square, ifc mall & New Town Plaza stores
@ E-Shop
Summer has arrived, and there’s nothing quite like a fresh, sweet melon to quench that scorching heat. city’super has selected a variety of seasonal Japanese muskmelons, beloved for their meaty flesh, intense fragrance and sweet, refreshing flavours perfect for early summer. Apart from fresh melons flown directly from various parts of Japan including Kumamoto, Kochi, Yamagata, Hokkaido and Okinawa, we have also prepared a delicious slew of melon-flavoured foods and desserts. Visit us now and embrace the melon mania!
Pre-order Premium Japanese Melons Now!
Attention, melon fanatics! From now until 15 June 2023, visit the E-shop and pre-order selected premium Japanese melons and melon gift boxes to enjoy 5% off*; super e-gold members can enjoy 15% off*. Pre-order now to make the most of these wonderful offers and share the amazing flavours of Japanese melons with family and friends in this early summer.
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Japan Shizuoka Amane Melon
Amane Melon got its name from the Japanese phrase “A-MA-I-NE”, which means “it’s sweet”. Simply reading the name evokes feelings of joy! If you are also a fan of Japanese melons, then you must try this fragrant and delicious gift of happiness.
The Origin Story of Amane Melons
Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the main melon producing regions in Japan. Mr. Masaya Kageyama, a local melon farmer and Japanese melon cultivation expert, left the local melon agricultural association to pursue the most delicious melons and continued to research the secrets of melon cultivation.
During his research, Mr. Kageyama found the very rare and few-remaining melon seeds called "Hero of Locking" that had been preserved at the Faculty of Agriculture at Shizuoka University. The aroma and taste of this melon were considered the most perfect, yet it was rejected by the mainstream market due to imperfect net patterning and small fruit size, so it was almost extinct at that time. The Amane Melon is the result of Mr. Kageyama's hard work after multiple experiments, which is a hybrid of "Hero of Locking" and Arus melons.
Amane Melon’s Secret to Sweetness
Luscious and Premium Hijo Melons
Have you ever heard of the "one plant one fruit" cultivation technique? This is an exclusive cultivation technique designed specifically for Japanese melons, where only one fruit is left on each tree to absorb all the nutrients, resulting in sweeter, more fragrant melons with higher nutritional content. Visit city'super to bring home high-quality melons from Japan's Matsumoto Farm, which uses the "one plant one fruit" planting technique. Don’t miss out on savouring this unforgettable taste.
Hero Item: Japan Matsumoto Farm Higo Green Melon
Matsumoto Farm only uses organic fertilisers certified organic by JAS in Japan (such as lactic acid bacteria, seaweed, photosynthetic bacteria and yeast) to produce a large amount of natural plant extracts containing amino acids. The average sugar content of their melons is 14 to 16 degrees or even higher.
Nice Ways of Melon Plating and Cutting
The Japanese enjoy creative ways of cutting fruits and elevating food presentation through refined knife skills. If you also want to try creating some Japanese aesthetics at home, visit city'super to shop our curated selection of Japanese melons. Unleash your creativity and feast your eyes and palate.
Japanese Melon Recommendations:
Japan Kumamoto Oyama Farm Higo Green Melon
Grown by Kumamoto Oyama Farm, which has over 30 years of cultivating melons. The local soil is rich in minerals, and the melons produced in the area tend to have a sweetness level of 15 degrees or more.
Japan Kochi Emerald Melon
A rare variety from Kochi’s Yasu Village that is only cultivated by 10 farmers. The melons are grown in a greenhouse where water and soil are strictly monitored, so as to create the ideal balance between the nonwoven fabric, drip irrigation and soil, hence rendering each melon a precious gem.
Japanese Home Run Melon
A white-fleshed melon from Kumamoto prefecture without the netted pattern. When ripe, the melon becomes honey-coloured with a sweetness level of around 15 degrees.
Fresh Japanese Melon with Ham and Cheese
Looking for delicious summer dishes to impress your guests? Try some classic Italian pairings of melon with ham and cheese. The unique and refreshing taste of melon coupled with the rich and umami-packed ham and the creamy cheese creates perfectly balanced flavours. Here are three easy recipes that are sure to impress:
Tasty Inspiration #1: Parma Ham with Melon
A classic Italian dish that is simple yet scrumptious. Simply wrap a slice of Parma ham around a slice of melon and enjoy this luxurious flavour.
Tasty Inspiration #2: Dual Colour Melon Salad with Mozzarella Cheese
A perfect summer appetiser. Sweet melon paired with creamy Mozzarella Cheese and tangy vinaigrette form the perfect flavour combination.
Tasty Inspiration #3: Prosciutto and Melon Crostini with Goat Cheese
Simply toast slices of baguette and spread on a generous layer of goat cheese, then top with melon, ham and fresh herbs. A fun and easy-to-prepare appetiser.
To create perfect and authentic flavours for your friends and family, head on over to city’super to shop these high-quality ingredients, which are specially recommended to add in your shopping list:
sweets house Cha Cha Summer Melon Fair
Hot and humid summer calls for sweet and thirst-quenching melon-flavoured desserts! sweets house Cha Cha has launched a series of Japanese melon-themed summer seasonal desserts, each crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients so you can savour unique and exquisite flavours.
*Available at sweets house Cha Cha counters at Times Square, Harbour City and New Town Plaza stores ^Available at sweets house Cha Cha counters at Harbour City and New Town Plaza stores
Melon Soda*
Japanese Rouge Melon puree is paired with melon syrup and soda water then topped with fresh melon pieces for a sweet surprise.
Shizuoka Crown Melon Custard Oobanyaki*
Made with carefully selected Japanese flour and Shizuoka Crown Melon custard filing. Tasty and full of flavour.
Japanese Rouge Melon Milk Pudding*
Made with 100% pure milk, Japanese Rouge Melon puree and concentrated melon juice. Exquisitely smooth and creamy.
Shizuoka Crown Melon Custard Cream Puff^
A plain cream puff is filled with Shizuoka Crown Melon custard sauce and stuffed with Japanese Rouge Melon flesh. The ultimate sweet and fruity flavour in each bite.
Japanese Rouge Melon Soft Cream Parfait*
Made with fresh Japanese Melon and refreshing jelly coated in Rouge melon sauce. The texture and taste are both exceptional.
Japanese Melon Soft Cream – Deluxe*
Made with half a fresh Japanese Melon, this soft cream is refreshingly sweet and truly irresistible.
Japanese Rouge Melon Soft Cream*
Rich and creamy, the soft cream has been added with Japanese Rouge Melon puree and sauce for even more depths of flavour.
Melon Soda with Japanese Rouge Melon Soft Cream*
Japanese Rouge Melon puree is mixed with melon syrup and soda water, then topped with a smooth Japanese Rouge Melon soft cream for a rich and layered flavour.