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Washoku is the Japanese word for Japanese cuisine. This blog will introduce Japanese food, the chefs, dishes, pottery, and Japanese culture. All photos are by Naoko Takagi, contributions from other individuals will be noted.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Hamo Soup

Image of hamo soup by Naoko Takagi

Image of hamo soup by Naoko Takagi

Image of hamo soup by Naoko Takagi



Hamo Soup

A piece of hamo (dagger-tooth pike conger) meat prepared by an experienced chef, served with umeboshi (pickled Japanese plum) in a chicken soup topped with sea beans.


鱧のスープ仕立て

職人の腕が問われる「骨切り」を施し、葛を打って、湯がいた鱧の身を梅と相性の良い、鶏のスープで頂きます。最後にシーアスパラガスを添えて。夏のさわやかな一品です。




Chef: Hirohisa Hayashi
Photos & Text: Naoko Takagi