Release of "Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni," perfected for pairing with alcohol
KURAND Co., Ltd. has launched "Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni," a new tantan-style offal stew developed by alcohol professionals to perfectly complement various alcoholic beverages. This rich, black sesame-based dish, an elevated take on a classic izakaya menu item, is designed for easy preparation and robust flavor pairing.
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KURAND Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yasuo Ogihara) will start selling "Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni," which has been perfected for its compatibility with alcoholic beverages, at "KURAND," an online liquor store operated by the company, from 17:00 on Thursday, March 26, 2026. (https://kurand.jp/products/mayonakanokurogomamotsuni)
What is "Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni"?
"Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni" is a new type of motsuni (offal stew) designed with the perfect pairing for alcoholic beverages in mind. Alcohol professionals, including J.S.A. Wine Experts and Sake Masters, meticulously pursued the ideal compatibility with drinks during its development. This dish is a tantan-style adaptation of motsuni, a staple izakaya menu item, characterized by a rich flavor with a distinctive jet-black black sesame soup. It can be easily prepared by heating in hot water or a microwave, allowing it to be enjoyed as an authentic snack.
The appeal of "Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni"
① The "Tantan-style" richness & punch elevates the fat of motsu into "umami"
"Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni" uses an abundance of sesame in its tantan-style seasoning to create a rich flavor that encourages drinking. Unlike typical soy sauce-based motsuni, the rich tantan soup emulsifies and integrates the fat from the motsu. By allowing the soup's richness to embrace the inherent heavy fat of motsu, it achieves a strong, robust flavor that can stand up to rich alcoholic beverages such as shochu and sake.
What is "Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni"?
"Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni" is a new type of motsuni (offal stew) designed with the perfect pairing for alcoholic beverages in mind. Alcohol professionals, including J.S.A. Wine Experts and Sake Masters, meticulously pursued the ideal compatibility with drinks during its development. This dish is a tantan-style adaptation of motsuni, a staple izakaya menu item, characterized by a rich flavor with a distinctive jet-black black sesame soup. It can be easily prepared by heating in hot water or a microwave, allowing it to be enjoyed as an authentic snack.
The appeal of "Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni"
① The "Tantan-style" richness & punch elevates the fat of motsu into "umami"
"Midnight Black Sesame Tantan Motsuni" uses an abundance of sesame in its tantan-style seasoning to create a rich flavor that encourages drinking. Unlike typical soy sauce-based motsuni, the rich tantan soup emulsifies and integrates the fat from the motsu. By allowing the soup's richness to embrace the inherent heavy fat of motsu, it achieves a strong, robust flavor that can stand up to rich alcoholic beverages such as shochu and sake.