Okinawa - The Island of Pork
Pork Cuisine:
 The special feature of pork is how many dishes it is used in. Dishes using pig feet are called "Ashi Tebichi." "Soki" soup is a soup dish with pork spareribs, Konbu, Daikon (Japanese radish), winter gourd and other vegetables. "Rafute" is thick bacon with the skin on, slowly cooked with Awamori. This was originally a preservation technique. Pig's entrails commonly appear in clear Nakami soup. People think that pork is fatty, but if the fat is boiled off before the dish is prepared, this is eliminated.
The skin of the ears and snout chopped and dressed with Miso sauce makes pork rind Sashimi, "Aemono." This is crunchy and gives a refreshing sensation when eaten. Aemono is a must on the table with sake and for celebrations.
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Okinawa - The Island of Pork
