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Monday, November 6, 2017

Soft-shelled Turtle and Matsutake Mushroom Owan (soup)

Soft-shelled Turtle and Matsutake Mushroom Owan (soup)




Soft-shelled Turtle and Matsutake Mushroom Owan (soup)

Soft-shelled turtle is an expensive ingredient in Japan. The turtle broth forms the base of the soup and it’s flavor is accented matsutake mushroom, jellyfish mushroom, purple daikon radish, seared scallion and a pinch of ginger juice. The varied textures and subtle flavors make for an unforgettable dish.


スッポンと松茸のお椀

贅沢な秋のお椀。スープはすっぽんで、そして具材はすっぽんのエンペラ、松茸、ジェリーフィッシュマッシュルーム、紫大根、焼きねぎ。最後にしょうがの絞り汁を落として。極上の一品です。



Chef: Hirohisa Hayashi
Photos & Text: Naoko Takagi