Glossary > Motsuni

What is Motsuni?

もつ煮 もつに / motsuni

Pork or beef offal simmered for a long time with daikon radish, konnyaku and vegetables in a miso or soy-based broth until tender. It is a hearty, warming dish found at many izakayas.

How to order and eat it

Comes in a small bowl, often topped with chopped green onion and shichimi pepper. Good in winter.

Dietary notes

Usually contains pork (sometimes beef) offal, miso and soy sauce. Often made with fish dashi and sometimes alcohol (sake or mirin).

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.