Fat

The French force-feed (gavage) their goose to add buttery texture to its liver (foie gras). The Japanese massage their Wagyu cow whilst feasting it with warm sake and soothing music to improve its appetite and peace of mind, thus produce more tender beef (Matsusaka). Both technique comes down to the ultimate purpose - to fatten.

Who says the Asian people are more ruthless?

And I write this while dreaming of the endearing embrace of Otoro around my palette.


Fat in its purest, most beautiful form.