Basashi (Horse Sashimi)

Horsemeat dishes have their roots in Kumamoto Prefecture, one of the prominent areas in Japan for raising horses. Fresh basashi is excellent

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This local dish represents the prefecture which has a long history in horsemeat cuisine. Horsemeat which is high-protein, low-calorie and rich in minerals can be made into tender sashimi which tastes better the more it is chewed.

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