orandashoho 720 Posted February 17, 2015 Looks like a kind of dough...may be filled with something sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuhonofan 334 Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) What kind of dish is that in the last picture? Sausages? Mongolian Food 101 : Edited the pictures http://www.mongolfood.info/en/recipes/ul-boov.html Ul Boov - Ул Боов Kheviin Boov - Хэвийн Боов Shoe Sole Cake Pattern Cake This cake is made (or bought) for the buddhist new year's festival "Tsagaan Sar", as well as for personal festivities like a marriage. One name is derived from the shape, which reminds of the sole of a shoe, the other from the wooden block that is used to stamp the dough into shape. The patterns in the center are stamped with a wooden block, the bulge around is also a result of the stamping. The pattern block is traditionally considered a family heirloom. Each family uses their own passed downs pattern. On the festive table, the sole cakes get stacked into a big tower, which is filled with Aaruul and other sweets. There is always an uneven number of levels in the tower, and each level is formed by 5 cakes. At the top comes a little heap of Urum. The number of levels indicates the status of the family, which is determined by the age of the parents and the number of their children. Aaruul - Ааруул Dried curds. PreparationLeave the milk (usually from cattle, yaks, camels) to curdle. Lift out the solid components with a fine cloth and let as much of the liquid drip off. Then press the mass into a cake of a few cm height between two wooden boards, weighted down with stones. Cut the solid cake into pieces of about 10 length. Arrange the pieces on a wooden board and put them into the sun for drying. In Mongolia, this happens on the roof of the yurt. A cover of fine white cloth will keep the birds away. Urum - Өрөм"White butter", clotted cream. The milk of yaks (or in the Gobi camels) is best, because it contains more fat. The first few pictures show the production of Urum from yak milk. PreparationHeat the milk on the stove, just below boiling. In regular intervals, lift a ladle full into the air, and let it splash back into the pot, to create foam. This "scooping" (самрах) is necessary because the shallow wok-like Mongolian pan makes normal stirring ineffective, but it also has the quality of a ritual. Once there is enough foam, let the milk cool down slowly. Now it needs to rest overnight. In the morning, a skin of about 1 cm clotted cream has formed, which is taken off. Stored dry and cool (in a wooden vat or a sheep's stomach), Urum will stay palatable for a full winter season. Cattle milk contains less fat, so the skin will be thinner. UseUrum is often offered to visitors as a snack, or added to mongolian milk tea. Of course it can also be used on a slice of bread instead of butter, even though bread is not a traditional mongolian food. And last but not least it can be further processed to create Khailmag (Caramel pudding) By productsThe remaining skimmed milk gets used for various other products, primarily beverages such as Tarag (Yoghurt), Isgelen Tarag (Kefir) and Mongol Arkhi (milk liquor). Edited February 18, 2015 by Hakuhonofan 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted February 17, 2015 Thank you for that detailed explanation. The pictures aren't visible to me for image copyright reasons, though. A friend of mine travelled through Mongolia twice and told me of the foods she got acquainted with -- you have to have a trong stomach if you are used to European cuisine (or Japanese, I expect). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted February 18, 2015 Endo documentary (full): http://youtu.be/oqIvELJHCNY 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,839 Posted February 18, 2015 Hakuho received his Hero of Labor medal from Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj on Feb 17, 2015 as planned, witnessed by his parents, wife, relatives, a few fellow wrestlers, and many state honor guests including moto Asashoryu. Japanese news videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr8ka3Ttias 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted February 18, 2015 Why does he need all those bodyguards (3:46)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame 378 Posted February 19, 2015 Because he isn't bulletproof a all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted February 19, 2015 Because he isn't bulletproof a all... Has someone threatened to shoot him then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,839 Posted February 19, 2015 Hakuho received his Hero of Labor medal from Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj on Feb 17, 2015 as planned, witnessed by his parents, wife, relatives, a few fellow wrestlers, and many state honor guests including moto Asashoryu. With this it's getting more and more difficult/unlikely for Hakuho to become Japanese some day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted February 19, 2015 Because he isn't bulletproof a all...Has someone threatened to shoot him then?Great question.Is Mongolia that dangerous? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unkonoyama 105 Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Yesterday 2/18, Asaichi (Morning Market) on NHK was basically all about sumo and had Kisenosato and Naruto oyakata as guests. Sorry I don't have pictures/video for you, but if you can find it I thought it was interesting even though I don't speak Japanese. Naruto oyakata was very natural and engaging throughout, Kisenosato mentioned he was nervous at the beginning but he seemed to grow more comfortable as the show progressed. Kabutoyama also made a brief appearance with a lower-ranked wrestler to demonstrate shiko (keep an eye out for the female host attempting shiko in what looked like 4" heels). This is the official summary page, the main theme seemed to be attracting more female fans: http://www1.nhk.or.jp/asaichi/2015/02/18/01.html (edit to provide link to NHK website) My wife translated the key points while we watched together, one thing that stuck out was Kisenosato mentioned he was trying to lose weight and was carefully watching his diet. Among other things, he has tried to limit his rice intake to one bowl per day. Edited February 19, 2015 by Unkonoyama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am the Yokozuna 222 Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) Rice is just bad for you. Forget all the bullshit that japanese would tell you about its "unique" taste and what their supposed cuisine is based on. Majority of the populace did not taste a grain of it before the Meiji restauration and some long after that. (I don't want to get into any arguments and do feel like providing any links to any studies). Anyhow, if you could become a president or a prime minister of your fatherland why would you aim at becoming some anonymous oyakata? I think that Hakuho if were to become a Japanese citizen probably won't do anything about that as long as his father is alive, just a hunch. Edited February 20, 2015 by I am the Yokozuna 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted February 20, 2015 Anyhow, if you could become a president or a prime minister of your fatherland why would you aim at becoming some anonymous oyakata? I think that Hakuho if were to become a Japanese citizen probably won't do anything about that as long as his father is alive, just a hunch. Because his Japanese wife and children are comfortable where they are. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am the Yokozuna 222 Posted February 20, 2015 Hardly plausible in her current capacity and in potential one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,839 Posted February 20, 2015 Yesterday 2/18, Asaichi (Morning Market) on NHK was basically all about sumo and had Kisenosato and Naruto oyakata as guests. Naruto oyakata was very natural and engaging throughout, Kisenosato mentioned he was nervous at the beginning but he seemed to grow more comfortable as the show progressed. Kabutoyama also made a brief appearance with a lower-ranked wrestler to demonstrate shiko (keep an eye out for the female host attempting shiko in what looked like 4" heels). a short part http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpdD_CX7FOI 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted February 20, 2015 Kotoshogiku eats noodles with strawberry jam. http://youtu.be/Su06izVjst8 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,839 Posted February 21, 2015 Ishiura went to his hometown Tottori city/prefecture to announce his sekitori promotion, the last from Tottori pref. since yokozuna Kotozakura. Hakuho accompanied him.http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/tottori/news/20150220-OYTNT50048.htmlwith the mayorand Ishiura's fatherand to the governors office:Ishiura received the first newly created prefecture citizen vitality grand award (kenmin-genki-taisho), for giving courage and energy to the citizens. Hakuho was named support ambassador for the seed bull "Hakuho 85/3", which was selected national top.http://www.asahi.com/articles/CMTW1502213200003.html 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,839 Posted February 23, 2015 Hakuho at a talk-show in Nanao-city, Ishikawa, together with Nanao-local ex-yokozuna Wajima, who wants Hakuho to drill Endo (from not far away Anamizu) and Kagayaki (from Nanao) and thinks Hakuho will make it to 40 yusho, if he can avoid injury. Hakuho thinks that Endo's and Kagayaki's time will come, to the delight of the about 700 fans present.http://www.hokkoku.co.jp/subpage/H20150223103.htm 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inhashi 2,363 Posted February 23, 2015 Kotoshogiku eats noodles with strawberry jam. He has an incredible sweet tooth. Hopefully he can keep them and visits a dentist regularly. On his former blog there are pics of him always eating cake. The fact that he likes sweets is pretty cute tho （♥￫ｏ￩♥） Most greatful to Fay for the photos! http://www.sumoforum...showtopic=14320 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sesom 55 Posted February 23, 2015 Hakuho was awarded a diplomatic passport by the Prime Minister of Mongolia Chimediin Saikhanbileg at a Tokyo hotel yesterday. He was also appointed to Cultural Ambassador at the event. His passport number is "33" to commemorate his 33rd winning. Honestly, a diplomatic passport for an athlete? What kind of banana republic is Mongolia? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted February 23, 2015 Kakuryu sings. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALAKTORN 346 Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Kakuryu sings. I can’t really tell but I think he’s good. :D Edited February 24, 2015 by ALAKTORN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasutera 258 Posted February 24, 2015 Hakuho was awarded a diplomatic passport by the Prime Minister of Mongolia Chimediin Saikhanbileg at a Tokyo hotel yesterday. He was also appointed to Cultural Ambassador at the event. His passport number is "33" to commemorate his 33rd winning. Honestly, a diplomatic passport for an athlete? What kind of banana republic is Mongolia? Keep in mind the U.S. once sent Dennis Rodman to North Korea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted February 24, 2015 Hakuho was awarded a diplomatic passport by the Prime Minister of Mongolia Chimediin Saikhanbileg at a Tokyo hotel yesterday. He was also appointed to Cultural Ambassador at the event. His passport number is "33" to commemorate his 33rd winning. Honestly, a diplomatic passport for an athlete? What kind of banana republic is Mongolia? Keep in mind the U.S. once sent Dennis Rodman to North Korea. Not true. He (she) went there on his (her) own accord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
