Ainu-style Wild Game Sausage With Lingonberry Sauce
Ainu-style Wild Game Sausage with Lingonberry Sauce is a traditional dish from the Ainu people, the indigenous inhabitants of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. This recipe combines the rich flavors of wild game with the tart sweetness of lingonberries, creating a unique and delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb wild game sausage
- 1 cup lingonberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the wild game sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- While the sausage is cooking, in a small saucepan, combine the lingonberries, sugar, water, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Once the sausage is cooked, serve it with the lingonberry sauce drizzled on top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
Supplies
Skillet Saucepan
Tools
Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the Ainu-style Wild Game Sausage with Lingonberry Sauce with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lingonberry sauce.
Cost
$20