鮟肝 (An-kimo)

Monkfish liver

  • あんきも
  • An-kimo
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  • viscera

Meaning

鮟肝 (あんきも, An-kimo) is Monkfish liver — a Japanese food (viscera).

What is Monkfish liver?

Ankimo is a Japanese dish made with monkfish ( Lophius litulon ) liver. The liver is first rubbed with salt, then rinsed with sake. Then its veins are picked out and the liver is rolled into a cylinder and steamed. Ankimo is often served with momiji-oroshi (chili-tinted grated daikon), thinly sliced scallions, and ponzu sauce.