Commodore Perry, who is about to open the doors of Japan to the world, is tempted by foreign cuisine. What is this "banana split" that he has prepared?
Perry: Came to Japan seeking to open the country. Appealed to the good qualities of foreign countries through gourmet food.
Fusai Hayashi: A diplomat. He is interested in gourmet food, but is cautious about opening the country to the outside world.
～Perry and Hayashi Fusai Continue Negotiations to Open Japan to the Outside World
It's been a while. It's getting to be the perfect season for the opening of the country.
I thought it had sunk into Tokyo Bay because I haven't seen it.
Today's Perry's Gourmet is...
It's called " banana split "! A popular sweet in the U.S. and easy to make.
All you have to do is cut a banana in half lengthwise and top it with ice cream, whip, fruit, chocolate sauce, or anything else you like. The high degree of freedom is its appeal.
Cut the banana in half lengthwise.
Whip, topped with your favorite ingredients!
Isn't it almost the same as a banana parfait?
Well, it's not too dissimilar... But look at the gorgeous width of this parfait. Don't you feel a fresh sense of romance that's different from the long and narrow parfait? It's as stable as the black ship that Perry rode in on.
It's fun to make your own parfait. This time I served three scoops of ice cream, topped with whipped topping, chocolate spray, and mixed berries. Please try it.
Mmmm.... The slightly different temperatures and melt-in-your-mouth textures of the banana, whip, and ice cream all take over your mouth. I was reminded of how well bananas and milk go together.
The sweet and sour accent of the berries is also good. The crispy texture of the spray is also fun. Surprisingly, it's not too sweet, so you can eat more and more.
I changed the whip to sugar-free. The banana and ice cream are sweet enough, so adults can have this too. It's a great idea to think about the people who eat it.
Unlike a parfait, I like the fact that I can easily reach the ingredients I want to eat. I like that I can easily reach the ingredients I want to eat, unlike in a parfait. In a parfait, I feel like I'm forced to eat in a certain order. I like it!
This is a menu that can only be found in America, the land of the free. I can't wait for the country to open up!
Hohoho... negotiations, broke down like a banana.
＜To be continued next time.
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