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Cha
(295,899 posts)the participants will be very deliciously well fed!
Bravo to the chefs who make it happen.
betsuni
(25,122 posts)I feel a little bad for everyone who put so much into it because the G7 leaders probably are tired, jet-lagged and don't have such good appetites. They can't help it!
President Obama was criticized by the media for not eating enough when he went for sushi with the then-prime minister in Tokyo just after arriving in the country because OF COURSE HE WAS:
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/204243-report-obama-ate-only-half-of-exclusive-sushi-meal
Cha
(295,899 posts)Last edited Sat May 20, 2023, 03:40 PM - Edit history (1)
From your link..
At a joint press conference with Abe on Thursday, Obama complimented the outstanding sushi and sake the pair enjoyed the previous night, but offered no hint as to whether he had completed the entire menu.
Abe said Obama had told him it was the best he had in his life.
The sushi I had too was the best I had in my life, so far, Abe added.
Probably not a good idea to stuff yourself when you have important international meetings to attend.
betsuni
(25,122 posts)try them for fear of nodding off during afternoon meetings. Rumor has it that prime minister Kishida is quite the connoisseur of delicious adult beverages.
IcyPeas
(21,737 posts)France: galette
Britain: fish and chips
Germany: sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut
Italy: carbonara
Canada: apples and maple syrup
U.S.: hamburgers
betsuni
(25,122 posts)but it didn't happen. It's one of the perfect comfort foods.
Buns_of_Fire
(17,119 posts)I hope the attendees find time to squeeze in a meeting or two.
betsuni
(25,122 posts)Attendees should appreciate it. "Slow food" used to be a thing.
SledDriver
(2,049 posts)What even is that?
betsuni
(25,122 posts)I tried to simplify the Ministry of Japan website menu because unless you're familiar with the regional names and cooking methods, it doesn't mean anything.
Takket
(21,421 posts)betsuni
(25,122 posts)betsuni
(25,122 posts)Canapes:
Sea bream brandade with dried sardines
Daikon radish, cucumber, karasumi (dried salted mullet roe)
Olives, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella
Toasted baguette with abalone and mushroom Bourguignon
Petite bouche of chèvre with honey and dry-cured ham
Mustard spinach, pine nuts, raisin quiche
Free-range chicken rillettes corte with black pepper
Toasted baguette with asparagus, tiger prawns and avocado
Moussaka-style pate-de-brick spring rolls with eggplant, caviar, and lamb
Strawberry chaos tartlet
Dinner:
Crab Royale with wasabi and oyster cream, sea urchin and caviar
Marinated lobster sashimi with artichoke mousse and herbs
Chilled lemon miso soup with junsai and chives
Brioche wagyu beef, edamame and vegetables
Tilefish rice with yuba, pepper leaf buds, ginger sprouts
Oyster okonomiyaki with green onions, nori, bonito flakes, Otafuku sauce (one of the most popular okonomiyaki sauces in Japan and based in Hiroshima)
Cheesecake, citrus diplomat cream, strawberry gelato with chocolate origami cranes