Mefun
🇯🇵 A dish from Japan
Mefun (めふん) is a local delicacy from Hokkaidō, Japan. Originally an Ainu dish, it consists of the kidney of chum salmon pickled in a salt solution until a dark brownish black.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | salmon kidney, salt brine |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | pickled in salt solution until dark |
| 👅Flavour & style | intensely salty, briny, savory delicacy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | eaten in small amounts as a side or with drinks |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Mefun come from?
Mefun is a dish that originated in Japan.
What is Mefun?
Mefun (めふん) is a local delicacy from Hokkaidō, Japan. Originally an Ainu dish, it consists of the kidney of chum salmon pickled in a salt solution until a dark brownish black.