Sake no Izushi

What is Sake no izushi?

鮭の飯寿司Sake no izushi

sake no izushi

Sake no izushi (Salmon rice sushi) is,

A type of fermented food called “izushi” made from salmon and rice, which is eaten during the cold winter months in regions from Hokkaido to Tohoku and Hokuriku.

“Izushi” is a fermented food made by adding “koji” to fish fillets, rice, and vegetables and fermenting them with lactic acid.

“Salmon Izushi” is especially made with salmon, and it is a type of fermented food known as “marezushi” (fermented sushi).

It is known as a traditional food and local cuisine of Hokkaido and Murakami, Niigata Prefecture.

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