Mefun

Traditional dish from Japan

About Mefun

salted salmon kidney

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. It is often served with alcohol or as a side dish. It has a sweet umami taste.

Key Ingredients

  • chum salmon

Dietary Information

Traditional Japan cuisine

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