monkfish liver; goosefish liver
Refers specifically to the liver of the monkfish (also called goosefish), a prized delicacy in Japanese cuisine often compared to foie gras.
Monkfish liver is a delicacy that goes well with sake.
冬になると、新鮮なあん肝が手に入ります。
In winter, fresh monkfish liver becomes available.
Standard kanji spelling for monkfish liver, commonly seen on menus and in recipes.
Kana spelling is practical and often used in casual contexts or when the kanji are not at hand.
Alternate kanji spelling using the full character for 'monkfish'; less common than あん肝.
Compound of あん (monkfish, from 鮟鱇) and 肝 (liver). The reading あんきも is a straightforward combination of the two elements.