Mountain Gourmet Lab. Lamb Bean and Tomato Stew with Bulgarian Wheat (Aluminum Bag)

The culinary design is inspired by the wild landscape of the Kokujō Mountains, composed of sulfur and rocks.

The most stylish and unique dish currently offered is this lamb, bean, and tomato stew with Bulgarian wheat (a type of durum wheat). It blends Middle Eastern, African, and French flavors, resulting in a refined and delicious dish.

During my university years, I was invited by an Arabic professor to go to Syria to work part-time filming Arabic teaching videos. It was there that I first tasted authentic Arabic cuisine (I'm sure it has a more specific name, but my knowledge was limited at the time...). It was a dish of minced lamb and okra stir-fried and stewed with tomato puree.

When Chef Tajima introduced this dish to me, the first thing that came to mind was the one I mentioned earlier. However, this dish's rustic charm was unique, more refined than Syrian cuisine, which emphasizes the natural flavors of the ingredients and has a touch of European influence. It also reminded me of the perfect blend of wildness and sophistication I experienced at an illicit restaurant in Fort Greene, New York.

Islamic culture, spreading from the Middle East to Africa, has integrated into French culture and developed new flavors. This dish evokes that great cultural and culinary migration. I'd love to imagine the French picnicking in the wild! Enjoy this dish while keeping that image in mind.

Incidentally, Bulgarian wheat is a highly nutritious food ingredient, rich in dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and is hailed as a superfood due to its high nutritional value.

COMMENT

This is largely Miyoshi's imagination, but it's not entirely without merit.
Initially, I didn't set any specific "cuisine". I envisioned a culture that blends various delicious elements (I don't know if the word "fusion" is appropriate).

Designing a menu for MGL was a very interesting process. When I decided to design this menu, I just wanted a "red menu"—like stewed lamb with beans and tomatoes! Such an exquisite dish certainly wouldn't be rice-based, so I thought, "Let's make Turkish food instead!" Then I thought of Bulgarian wheat. It evokes images of Europe and the Mediterranean. And countries like Turkey, Tunisia, or Morocco. Even in the mountains, before dawn, a steaming bowl of Bulgarian wheat for breakfast is the perfect choice.

Chef Yoshifumi Tajima

Details

• Net weight: 85g
• Finished weight: 325g (*Finished weight may vary slightly depending on cooking method and temperature.)
• Storage method: Store at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight.
• Consume as soon as possible after opening.
• Contains oxygen absorber; please remove before cooking.
• Best before date: February 2027

shrimp	Crab	abalone	squid	salmon	mackerel	Milk ingredients
beef	chicken	pork	peanut	Walnut	cashew	almond
wheat	soybeans	Sesame	orange	buckwheat	Matsutake mushrooms	Egg
banana	kiwi	apple	Peach	Yam	gelatin

Nutritional information (per 100g packet) (estimated value)

Energy 241kcal
Protein 10.5g
3.5g of fat
Carbohydrates 61.9g
Salt equivalent 1.7g

HOW TO COOK