The Marrow Spoon

cheval sashimi in Tokyo

Yes, Madames et Monsieurs, that's horse to you all. I'm sorry I didn't get to try it braised in a nabe, I think it would have been nice. Not that it was bad this way, just well chewy. As I am sure you can imagine, (if, like me you've given a lot of thought to muscle structure in various animals,) it has a rich flavor but it isn't very tender. The white pieces are from the back of the neck and are buttery-fatty. Really very different and worth trying. Sadly, completely illegal in California, where the horse is considered a heritage animal, and can be made into glue, dog food and other undignified forms, but cannot be eaten by humans.