Since physical attacks couldn’t affect Makima, Chainsaw Man’s greatest enemy, Denji decided to merge with her, essentially consuming her. The chapter describes Denji cooking Makima into various meat dishes, with a notable mention of the Ginger Pork Set Meal (commonly known as the Makima Set Meal).
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In this article, we’ll explore what Japanese ginger pork is, its significance in Japanese cuisine, and share its recipe.
Unlike Western-style Pork Ginger, which involves sautéing thick slices of pork with ingredients like ginger and butter, Japanese ginger pork is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and ginger before being grilled. While they share the same name, the taste differs significantly.
Origin of Japanese Ginger Port
After 300 years of isolation, Japan opened its doors to Western culture in the early 1900s. It was during this time that the habit of consuming beef and pork began. However, Japanese people had a resistance to the smell of beef and pork. So, when using meat in any dish, seasoning was necessary to eliminate the odor. Unlike overseas, where there were few options for odor-eliminating seasonings, ginger was the most common. This is said to be the origin.
Positioning of Ginger Pork for the Japanese
For the Japanese, when it comes to ginger pork, it ranks among the top 10 popular home-cooked meals (based on personal impressions). It is loved by both adults and children and is more associated with home-cooked meals than dining out at restaurants. While the basic recipe is similar in most households, variations in sauce ratios and grilling techniques, along with individual tweaks, make the taste unique to each family. In the past, it was considered an indicator of a woman’s cooking skill.
Recipe
As mentioned earlier, recipes can vary from household to household. There are two main approaches: one using wheat flour and another without. Here are YouTube videos showcasing both methods:
