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Boil tongue until tender, with bay leaf and cloves about 2 hours. Take out from liquid and remove skin. Slice tongue about 1/2” thick and place in a baking dish or pan and cover. Back in the following sauce: 1 #2-1/2 can tomatoes (solid pack) 2/3 cup vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 can hot…
Takuwan (takuan) is pickled daikon, a type of tsukemono, or preserved vegetable. In our house, we called tsukemono, “ko-ko.” Mom would serve just a tiny portion of ko-ko, nestled up against the rice, with every dinner. Here’s a recipe for this ko-ko that is usually bright yellow, but if you are wary of food coloring, you are welcome to leave it out.
12 large starfruits, sliced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1/2 bottle liquid pectin 7 cups sugar Simmer fruit in water until fruit is soft. Strain through jelly bag. In large kettle, place 3 cups starfruit juice, lemon juice, sugar and bring to a rapid boil. Add pectin and boil one minute longer. Pour…