This is an anago (conger eel) bozushi – hand shaped sushi – prepared by Chef Sono at Kyoya. It is wrapped in a dried bamboo husk. Dried bamboo husk has been an important material used to wrap prepared food items. Dried bamboo husk has anti-bacterial property. At the same time it is porous and allows the air to enter. It keeps the food dry and prevents the growth of mold. A slight fragrance of dried bamboo husk also contributes to the quality of stored food. When...
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I have tasted very fresh (not canned or bottled) heart of palm in Bogota for the first time in my life. Its slightly crunchy texture and very distinctive flavor with pleasant astringency reminded me of my favorite spring delicacy – freshly harvested and cooked bamboo shoot. According to Gaeleen heart of palm comes from Amazon. I searched the subject on line and came across Edwardandsons.com. (https://www.edwardandsons.com/palmhearts.itml.) Here is a quote from the...
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