Horse sashimi (basashi, 馬刺し) is one of the most common sashimi in Japan. Sashimi refers to Prime Cuts of meat or fish that are prepared to be consumed seasoned but uncooked. Raw horsemeat is commonly sold in the frozen or chilled section in supermarkets in Japan.
Horsemeat is flavorful and juicy. It has a clean flavor: there is no gaminess to it. It’s high in protein and perfect as a little healthy snack.
Let me show you how horse sashimi is commonly prepared in Japan. 🙂
Horse Sashimi (Basashi | Delicious and Healthy!)
Horse sashimi (basashi, 馬刺し) is a popular dish in Japan, made from raw horsemeat served as sashimi. It is typically sold frozen or chilled in Japanese supermarkets. Horsemeat is known for its flavorful, juicy, and clean taste, without any gaminess. It is also high in protein, making it a healthy snack option.
Ingredients
- 100 g (0.2 lb) horsemeat (raw, specially prepared for consumption as ‘sashimi’ (i.e. for raw consumption))
Garnish (optional)
- spring onion (the white part and/or the green part, chopped)
- oba leaves
- lemon (sliced)
- ginger (grated)
- wasabi (grated)
directions
Defrosting horsemeat
- Defrost a package of frozen horsemeat in a bowl of water for up to one hour.
- Once defrosted, take it out and pat it dry with paper towels.
Slicing and Plating
- Cut the horsemeat into 3mm (0.1 inch) thick slices.
- Make a bed with the white of the spring onion on a plate.
- Place oba leaves on top of the bed of the spring onion.
- Arrange the sliced horsemeat into two rows on the oba leaves.
- Garnish with lemon slices, the green of the spring onion, grated ginger, and grated wasabi. Serve with soy sauce.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 20.2gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 354mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.9gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 4.4mg
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