pork ears

Okinawa Deep-Fried Pork Ears (Mimigar Karaage) Recipe

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Okinawa Deep-Fried Pork Ears (Mimigar Karaage) The first time I tasted Mimigar Karaage was at a tiny, family-run izakaya tucked away on a side street in Naha. The humid Okinawan air hung thick and sweet as I sat at the counter, the friendly chatter of locals washing over me. The chef, a woman with kind … Read more

Okinawa Pork Ears in Sesame Sauce (Mimigar Gomaae) Recipe

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Okinawa Pork Ears in Sesame Sauce (Mimigar Gomaae) The first time I tried Mimigar Gomaae, I was wandering through the bustling Makishi Public Market in Naha, Okinawa. The air hummed with the energy of vendors hawking their wares – vibrant sea grapes, pungent awamori, and colorful sweets. Tucked away in a corner stall, a woman … Read more