安倍首相、オバマ大統領の晩餐メニューは? 世界初「オバマ食器」でおもてなしされる

ホワイトハウスは安倍晋三首相を招いて開催する晩餐会のメニューの一部を発表した。「春」をテーマにしたもので、オバマ政権の公式食器も、この晩餐で初めて使われる。

ホワイトハウスは4月27日、安倍晋三首相を招いて28日夜に開催する公式晩餐会のメニューの一部を発表した。アメリカのABCニュースによると、メニューは「春」をテーマにしたもので、ミシェル・オバマ夫人がデザインに参加して製作されたオバマ政権の公式食器「オバマ食器」も、この晩餐で初めて使われるという。

ホワイトハウス公式晩餐 メニューとオバマ食器
US Japan(01 of27)
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A handcrafted sugar blown teapot surrounded by gum paste double bloom pink blossoms, part of the dessert course as seen during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford shows the first course for the Japanese State Dinner, a Toro Tartare and Caesar Sashimi Salad, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. Masaharu Morimoto, a Japanese chef known for his television show Iron Chef and restaurants Nobu and Morimoto, helped with the event. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
US Japan(03 of27)
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The first course of the State Dinner is a \"Japanese twist on the classic American Caesar Salad,\" wrapped in clear acetate and tied with a Mizuhiki cord, is seen during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, MOnday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(04 of27)
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Different varieties of Japanese petit four selections, part of the dessert course are displayed during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(05 of27)
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The main dessert, right, is a American style cheesecake using healthier ingredients including tofu and soy milk, accompanied but a fruit salad and petit pillow with honey from the White House South Grounds, Monday, April 27, 2015, during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. At left are different varieties of Japanese tea in a petit four selection. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan Morrison shows the desserts for the Japanese State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
Michelle Obama State China(07 of27)
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White House pastry chef Susan Morrison holds up desserts for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Behind her are items in the new Obama state china service, featuring a fluted band of \"Kailua Blue\" framed by a textured gold rim. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(08 of27)
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White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan Morrison shows the desserts for the Japanese State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
US Japan(09 of27)
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Preview of the china set for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(10 of27)
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Preview of the china set for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Preview Of Tuesday Night's State Dinner For Japanese PM(11 of27)
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: A close-up shot of the eleven-piece place settings of the Obama State China Service which is on display during a press preview of the state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and unveiling of the Obama State China Service April 27, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Abe and his wife for an official visit to the White House tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(12 of27)
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The new Obama State China Service, designed with the assistance of First Lady Michelle Obama, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of a State Dinner in honor of Japan. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
US Japan(13 of27)
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Table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(14 of27)
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Table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, , Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(15 of27)
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Preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Michelle Obama State China(16 of27)
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A cup and saucer, part of the new Obama state china service, feature a fluted band of \"Kailua Blue\" framed by a textured gold rim, is seen during a preview ahead of Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Michelle Obama State China(17 of27)
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An individual tureen that can be used for soup or dessert, part of the new Obama state china service, feature a fluted band of \"Kailua Blue\" framed by a textured gold rim, is seen during a preview ahead of Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(18 of27)
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Tables are set for the Japanese State Dinner, featuring the new Obama State China Service, designed with the assistance of First Lady Michelle Obama, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
US Japan(19 of27)
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Flowers on a centerpiece are seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015, during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Preview Of Tuesday Night's State Dinner For Japanese PM(20 of27)
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Placement setting for the state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen on a table during a press preview April 27, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Abe and his wife for an official visit to the White House tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(21 of27)
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Tables are set for the Japanese State Dinner, featuring the new Obama State China Service, designed with the assistance of First Lady Michelle Obama, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Preview Of Tuesday Night's State Dinner For Japanese PM(22 of27)
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Flower arrangement for the state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen on a table during a press preview April 27, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Abe and his wife for an official visit to the White House tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Preview Of Tuesday Night's State Dinner For Japanese PM(23 of27)
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Table with arrangement is seen during a press preview of the state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe April 27, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Abe and his wife for an official visit to the White House tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
US Japan(24 of27)
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Preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(25 of27)
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Tables are set for the Japanese State Dinner, featuring the new Obama State China Service, designed with the assistance of First Lady Michelle Obama, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
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First Lady Michelle Obama drops by to present the Obama China service in the China Room of the White House, April 23, 2015. (credit:時事通信社)
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President Barack Obama previews the new Obama White House China pattern on display in the China Room of the White House, April 23, 2015. (credit:時事通信社)

アメリカの大統領は、陶製の食器一式を製作することが通例となっており、それぞれ「レーガン食器」「クリントン食器」などと呼ばれ、ホワイトハウスの中にある「チャイナ(陶器)・ルーム」に保管されている。

これらの公式食器はホワイトハウスで公式晩餐を行う際などに使われるが、オバマ政権でつくられるのはこれが初めて。11の食器で構成された320セットがつくられた。

デザインにあたっては、ミシェル夫人が参加。オバマ大統領が生まれ育ったハワイの海「鮮やかな緑色」をモチーフに、金の縁取りがされた。ミシェル夫人は近代的かつ実務的なデザインを要望し、かつ、これまでの赤や緑、青、黄色など、最近作られた食器とは異なる色を探したという。ディナープレートには、第4代アメリカ大統領のジェームズ・マディソンが用いた皿の柄を白く飾り付け、メイン皿とデザート皿、そしてカップの側面には、大統領のマークが描かれた。

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安倍首相との晩餐の席では、明るい青色のテーブルクロスの上に並べられる。周りを桜や蘭の花で取り囲み、春の雨を表現するクリスタルのカーテンも掛けられるという。乾杯には、安倍首相の地元・山口県の日本酒、「獺祭」の大吟醸が選ばれた

ワシントン・ポスト紙によると、メニューの作成には、「料理の鉄人」の和食の鉄人3代目の森本正治さんが助っ人に加わり、アメリカ料理に和風のテイストを加えたという。

最初の一皿は、シーザーサラダ。日本の「水引」で結ばれ、プレゼントの意味をもたせた。

ホワイトハウスにあるミシェル夫人の畑でとれたチンゲンサイを添えた、スモークサーモン、焼き鳥のサラダには麹がアレンジ。「四海巻き」の巻物も添えられる。ハワイ産パイナップルの天ぷらには、バージニア産のハムがトッピングされる。

メイン料理は、アメリカ産「WAGYU」(ワギュウ)のステーキ。1本約50ドル(約6000円)のカリフォルニアワイン「涼風」がサーブされる。

デザートはチーズケーキ。豆腐と豆乳が使われているという。砂糖でできたポットも飾りつけられる。

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