Basashi: Raw Horse Meat Sashimi Guide (Sakura Niku)
Basashi — raw horse meat sashimi — is one of Japan’s most surprising food treasures. This dish comes from Kumamoto Prefecture. Although it might sound scary, it offers a mild, sweet flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. In fact, it rivals the finest tuna sashimi. People also call it “sakura niku” (cherry blossom meat) because of … Read more