Oishinbo - Vol. 28 Ch. 258 - Longevity Cooking Showdown (Part 3)

[MangaDex]

 

[PseudoAngel]

It's the water and/or air isn't it

 

[tlst9999]

The sea snake is starved for 3 months

Hol up. Did I read it wrong?

 

[PseudoAngel]

Hol up. Did I read it wrong?

I believe that part is accurate, it's similar to awamori

Traditionally, the habu is kept alive in a pot for several months and starved to clean out its digestive system, before having alcohol poured on it while it’s still alive. Some newer methods now involve killing the snake and stripping out the internal organs.

 

[BippidiBoppetyBoob]

Hol up. Did I read it wrong?

Nope, you didn't.