Tonkotsu
Pork ribs simmered in miso and rich flavors
Tonkotsu introduction
Tonkotsu (とんこつ) is a traditional dish made by grilling pork ribs, then sautéing them with sweet potato shochu before simmering them with vegetables like konjac and daikon radish in a blend of miso and black sugar. This dish originated as a campfire meal prepared by Satsuma samurai during hunts or on the battlefield. It is said to have been a favorite of the famous Saigo Takamori. Using quintessential ingredients from Kagoshima Prefecture, including pork, barley miso, black sugar, and sweet potato shochu, Tonkotsu remains a cherished regional specialty of Kagoshima to this day.
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- Area Kagoshima
- Kind of food Local cuisine
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