🐟 Mimigar Sashimi

"Mimigar" is pig's ears, and "Sashimi" is a dressed dish. In Okinawa Prefecture, where pork culture has long been rooted, the word "everything is edible except the squeal" is practiced by cooking not only the meat but also the internal organs, face, feet, and even the blood. "Mimigar" refers to the ear itself, although it is called "ear skin," and the dish using the ear, which is rarely distributed outside the prefecture, is known as a unique Okinawan local cuisine. The ears are usually scalded off the hair, boiled, and shredded, and the crunchy texture, which includes cartilage, is similar to that of Chinese jellyfish. "Mimigar Sashimi", which is eaten daily as a menu item, is a way to enjoy the texture of "Mimigar". The word "Sashimi" may remind you of raw food, but it refers to a dressed dish, which is served with vegetables in a bowl of peanut vinegar. The acidity of the vinegar is perfectly balanced with the richness and mildness of the peanut butter, making this dish a perfect chopstick rest.