In Japanese cuisine, raw horse meat is called sakura (桜) or sakuraniku (桜肉, sakura means "cherry blossom", niku means "meat") because of its pink color. It can be served raw as sashimi in thin slices dipped in soy sauce, often with ginger, onions, garlic, and/or shiso leaves added. [ 137 ]

Feb 6, 2022 · Raw horse meat is commonly consumed in Japan. Also known as sakuraniku, the blushing pink meat resembles that of sakura, or cherry blossoms. Thin raw slices of horse meat are accompanied by ground ginger, garlic, spring onion, and a …

Feb 6, 2021 · You can enjoy the basashi with thin slices of raw horse meat wrapped in a shiso leaf. Like sashimi, serving raw basashi is common. You can dip it in soy sauce with ginger or Japanese horseradish and onions.

Feb 13, 2025 · Typically basashi is dipped in soy sauce and served with garlic or Japanese horseradish (only fitting). So what does it taste like? Well, basashi is served cold (near-frozen in the middle) and is intended to be eaten this way (has something to do with deadly bacteria).

Mar 29, 2024 · Horse sashimi is a traditional Japanese dish that consists of raw horse meat. In Japan, it is also referred to as sakura niku (cherry blossom meat) because of its vibrant red color, reminiscent of cherry blossoms.

Apr 3, 2018 · As in most foods in Japan, the best way to eat horse meat is raw. The sakura sashimi, or basashi, is cut thinly and dipped in soy sauce and grated ginger, daikon, or garlic, as you prefer. Japanese basashi pairs well with sake, or traditional Japanese rice wine. How does raw horse meat taste?

Aug 2, 2024 · Basashi (Raw Horse Meat) Fresh raw horse meat is sliced thin and served with soy sauce-based sauce garnished with garlic and ginger. The lean part of the horse is mainly served in basashi, but rare parts such as fillet and mane are also very popular.

This is basashi, or raw horse meat, and its tender texture has lured many fans to the city of Kumamoto, where it’s served as sashimi or nigiri. Diners eat the thin slices much like other kinds of...

Japanese basashi is an unusual dish which incorporates thin slices of raw horse meat. It belongs to the popular and broad group of sashimi dishes and is considered to be a unique Japanese delicacy.

Apr 1, 2016 · Horse sashimi (刺身) is thinly sliced, raw horse meat. Also known as basashi (馬刺し) or sakura niku (桜肉) – which translates to cherry meat (because of its pink colour) – it is considered a delicacy in Japan as local Japanese people don’t eat it regularly.