Basashi – Raw Horse Meat

various cuts of basashi sashimi

Basashi is raw horse meat. It’s typically served as sashimi. This Kumamoto specialty is quite delicious, with a sweet flavor and no gaminess.

Eating basashi has increased in popularity in Japan. It’s very tasty paired with junmai sake or Kumamoto rice shochu.

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