Idk, Japanese onsen baths are really, really hot. Maybe not literally boiling, but I felt like it was. And hot baths for sore muscles wouldn’t be a whole thing if it wasn’t producing some kind of tenderizing effect.
You’re correct, this is why you should avoid going to ramen shops near onsens. They use the people broth from the onsens in their ramen to add a mushroomy, cheesy, porky flavor.
If you’re adding mushroomy or cheesy flavor to the onsen then you’re skipping an important step: scrubbing your filthy body thoroughly before getting in the tubs.
Pork flavor is normal because that’s what we humans taste like. Do right by the ramen shops and clean yourself before adding your meats to the communal broth.
Idk, Japanese onsen baths are really, really hot. Maybe not literally boiling, but I felt like it was. And hot baths for sore muscles wouldn’t be a whole thing if it wasn’t producing some kind of tenderizing effect.
(I’m mostly saying this in jest. Mostly.)
You’re correct, this is why you should avoid going to ramen shops near onsens. They use the people broth from the onsens in their ramen to add a mushroomy, cheesy, porky flavor.
If you’re adding mushroomy or cheesy flavor to the onsen then you’re skipping an important step: scrubbing your filthy body thoroughly before getting in the tubs.
Pork flavor is normal because that’s what we humans taste like. Do right by the ramen shops and clean yourself before adding your meats to the communal broth.
I do clean myself before but how am I supposed to eat microwaved creminis with swiss cheese in a tub without dropping a few pieces
mmm, umami