Japanese Delicacies

Basashi: Raw Horse Meat Sashimi Guide (Sakura Niku)

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20px;”>Basashi (raw horse meat sashimi) arranged on a traditional dark wooden plate — known as “sakura niku” (cherry blossom meat). Basashi — raw horse meat sashimi — is one of Japan’s most surprising food treasures. This dish comes from Kumamoto Prefecture. It might sound scary at first. But it offers a mild, sweet flavor and … Read more

Shiokara: Japan’s Fermented Seafood Guide (Ika no Shiokara)

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Shiokara (fermented squid) — Japan’s potent umami-rich seafood delicacy. Japanese food has a wide range of flavors. Among them is a category called shoukouhin (珍味), which means “strange tastes.” One of the most challenging is Shiokara (塩辛). This is a strong, pungent dish made from fermented seafood. It delivers a huge umami explosion. This is … Read more