Escalope is a hearty B-grade gourmet dish unique to Nemuro, Hokkaido. It features a crispy pork cutlet served atop richly flavored butter-fried rice mixed with bamboo shoots, all generously covered in demi-glace sauce. Originally created as a quick, filling meal for fishermen, this indulgent yet affordable dish has become a beloved local specialty.

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