Okinawan Nakami-jiru: Clear Pork-Offal Celebration Soup
Nakami-jiru is an Okinawan clear soup made from carefully cleaned pork stomach and intestine, sliced and simmered with shiitake and konnyaku in bonito-based broth. Ginger is served as a...
At a glance
| Name | Okinawan Nakami-jiru: Clear Pork-Offal Celebration Soup (Nakami-jiru) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Okinawa |
| Region | Kyushu & Okinawa |
| Type | Pork-offal clear soup |
What is it?
Nakami-jiru is an Okinawan clear soup made from carefully cleaned pork stomach and intestine, sliced and simmered with shiitake and konnyaku in bonito-based broth. Ginger is served as a fragrant finish.
It is associated with New Year, weddings and other celebrations. Repeated washing and parboiling remove strong odors while preserving the offal's texture.
History and local context
Salt or flour may be rubbed into the offal before several rounds of washing and boiling. Some households keep it chewy; others simmer it very tender.
It differs from inamuduchi, a white-miso soup using pork and other ingredients. Product labels may spell the name 中身汁 or 中味汁.
How to enjoy it
Add grated or finely cut ginger to the hot clear broth and pair it with rice or jushi.
Use professionally cleaned offal at home and observe all cooking and refrigeration instructions.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Okinawan Nakami-jiru: Clear Pork-Offal Celebration Soup from?
It is associated with Okinawa, in the Kyushu & Okinawa region of Japan.
What kind of food is Okinawan Nakami-jiru: Clear Pork-Offal Celebration Soup?
This guide classifies it as pork-offal clear soup. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
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