I first tasted Ankimo while on a cruise ship tour of a market in Tokyo; I had broken off from the crowd and entered what appeared to be a very small, interesting restaurant on a side street primarily because it served Uni. What a fabulous adventure. I had never seen Ankimo on a menu (monkfish liver!) and said to myself “self, what have you got to lose” so I ordered it along with the Uni and Sashimi. What an extraordinary revelation - the liver (prepared by rinsing in sake, then any veins removed, rolled into cylinders and then steamed) was tasty with the remarkable sauce that accompanied it and was deeply satisfying - one of the highlights of my journey of discovery in Japan. So, be adventuresome and explore within your sensibilities (as suggested by Kris) and be open-minded!!!
I have been looking at clay pots at the Mexican store that I frequent, but haven't been sure about it's usage. Your comment about how hard it is with the gas stove to find that perfect place for low simmering with the enamel cast iron you sold me! What size do you think would be a perfect starting pot? And are there any special care to be given them? I do enjoy getting actual glimpses of overall interests ... the movies, reading, etc.
We sell one in our store but I would get at least a 4 quart or larger. Make sure that it is lead-free and safe. Just go to our website at 177milkstreet and click on “store.” We also sell a larger one called hat has flared sides that I like a lot.
I first tasted Ankimo while on a cruise ship tour of a market in Tokyo; I had broken off from the crowd and entered what appeared to be a very small, interesting restaurant on a side street primarily because it served Uni. What a fabulous adventure. I had never seen Ankimo on a menu (monkfish liver!) and said to myself “self, what have you got to lose” so I ordered it along with the Uni and Sashimi. What an extraordinary revelation - the liver (prepared by rinsing in sake, then any veins removed, rolled into cylinders and then steamed) was tasty with the remarkable sauce that accompanied it and was deeply satisfying - one of the highlights of my journey of discovery in Japan. So, be adventuresome and explore within your sensibilities (as suggested by Kris) and be open-minded!!!
There are few newsletters that I actually read, yours is one of them. This was an equally fun and thoughtful read. I am enjoying your Substack!
Thanks! It is a lot of fun since I just be myself, not the corporate self!
I have been looking at clay pots at the Mexican store that I frequent, but haven't been sure about it's usage. Your comment about how hard it is with the gas stove to find that perfect place for low simmering with the enamel cast iron you sold me! What size do you think would be a perfect starting pot? And are there any special care to be given them? I do enjoy getting actual glimpses of overall interests ... the movies, reading, etc.
We sell one in our store but I would get at least a 4 quart or larger. Make sure that it is lead-free and safe. Just go to our website at 177milkstreet and click on “store.” We also sell a larger one called hat has flared sides that I like a lot.