"Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew," Perfected for Alcohol Pairing, Now Available
KURAND Co., Ltd. has launched "Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew," a new type of offal stew specifically designed by alcohol professionals to pair perfectly with drinks, featuring a rich, jet-black sesame soup.
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 05:11
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KURAND Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Adachi-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yasuro Ogihara) will begin selling "Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew," a product designed for the ultimate pairing with alcohol, starting Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM on its online liquor store "KURAND." (https://kurand.jp/products/mayonakanokurogomamotsuni)
### What is "Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew"?
"Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew" is a new sensation of offal stew (motsu-ni) specifically engineered for its compatibility with alcohol. It was developed by alcohol professionals, including J.S.A. Wine Experts and Sake Sommeliers, who thoroughly pursued the perfect pairing. This izakaya classic has been reimagined in a Dan Dan style, featuring a rich flavor and a characteristic jet-black sesame soup. It can be enjoyed as an authentic appetizer with simple preparation via boiling or microwaving.
### The Appeal of "Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew"
**1. The richness and punch of the "Dan Dan style" elevate the offal fat into "umami"**
To create a depth of flavor that complements alcohol, this stew uses a Dan Dan-style seasoning with a generous amount of sesame. Unlike typical soy-based offal stews, the thick Dan Dan soup emulsifies and integrates with the offal's fat. By allowing the richness of the soup to balance the heavy fat characteristic of offal, we have achieved a bold flavor profile that holds its own even against robust spirits like shochu and sake.
### What is "Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew"?
"Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew" is a new sensation of offal stew (motsu-ni) specifically engineered for its compatibility with alcohol. It was developed by alcohol professionals, including J.S.A. Wine Experts and Sake Sommeliers, who thoroughly pursued the perfect pairing. This izakaya classic has been reimagined in a Dan Dan style, featuring a rich flavor and a characteristic jet-black sesame soup. It can be enjoyed as an authentic appetizer with simple preparation via boiling or microwaving.
### The Appeal of "Midnight Black Sesame Dan Dan Offal Stew"
**1. The richness and punch of the "Dan Dan style" elevate the offal fat into "umami"**
To create a depth of flavor that complements alcohol, this stew uses a Dan Dan-style seasoning with a generous amount of sesame. Unlike typical soy-based offal stews, the thick Dan Dan soup emulsifies and integrates with the offal's fat. By allowing the richness of the soup to balance the heavy fat characteristic of offal, we have achieved a bold flavor profile that holds its own even against robust spirits like shochu and sake.