Motsu-Nabe
Asia — Japan (Fukuoka)
Fukuoka's most famous dish. Beef intestines and tripe simmered in miso or soy broth with cabbage, garlic chives, garlic, and chili. One of Japan's most important regional offal hot-pot traditions.
Cuts in this tradition
Cultural context
Motsu-nabe became a Fukuoka cultural icon and spread nationally. Especially associated with post-work drinking culture and cold-weather dining.
Preparation
Intestines cleaned and blanched. Simmered in dashi-based broth with miso or soy, nira (garlic chives), cabbage, garlic, and togarashi. Finished with champon noodles.