Japan / EPISODE
Kusaya: Extreme Smell, Incredible Taste
S2 E4 · July 21, 2019 · 15 minutes
Overview
Softpomz from Thailand embarks on a culinary journey to the island of Hachijojima to explore a distinctive aspect of the local diet: dried fermented fish, known in Japanese as Kusaya. She learns about this traditional preservation method from a local producer, helps fishermen unload their catch, and tries preparing her very own Kusaya. But can she get past the extremely powerful smell?