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.

Ainu-style Wild Game Sausage With Lingonberry Sauce

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

  1. In a large skillet, cook the wild game sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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