Ep. 122: Global Food Tour Team Debates Spicy Mentaiko Cooking Methods and Quality
The Global Food Tour team meets Editor-in-chief Koizumi, who praises Kinjō and offers spicy mentaiko. Kinjō refuses, claiming it numbs his tongue and makes roe dry when grilled. Koizumi argues that such sensitivity disqualifies Kinjō from the tour, sparking an argument. Yamaoka intervenes, calling mentaiko terrible and lacking cooking knowledge, prompting Koizumi to threaten firing him. Yamaoka requests three days to prove his point. At Okaboshi restaurant, they taste spicy mentaiko; Kinjō finds no numbness, leading Yamaoka to blame additives like MSG rather than spice. Next, they sample grilled tarako. A small piece is dry and hard, while a large one is delicious. Yamaoka explains that immature roe caught before spawning season is unsuitable for grilling. Realizing their ignorance, Koizumi and Kinjō apologize for their outbursts.
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