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Horse Sashimi (Basashi | Delicious and Healthy!)

Horse Sashimi basashi seen from above
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.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Slicing and Plating 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cuisine Japanese
Course Side Dish, Snack
Servings 1 servings

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.
    defrosting a packet of horsemeat in a bowl of water
  • Once defrosted, take it out and pat it dry with paper towels.
    taking out defrosted horsemeat out of package
  • patting defrosted horsemeat dry with paper towels

Slicing and Plating

  • Cut the horsemeat into 3mm (0.1 inch) thick slices.
    cutting horsemat into 3mm (0.1 inch) thick slices
  • Make a bed with the white of the spring onion on a plate.
    making a bed with the white of spring onion on the plate
  • Place oba leaves on top of the bed of the spring onion.
    placing oba leaves on the bed of the white of the spring onion
  • Arrange the sliced horsemeat into two rows on the oba leaves.
    arranging 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.
    front enlarged view of horse sashimi
  • Enjoy!
    dipping a piece of horse sashimi in soy sauce

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
Keyword horse, horsemeat, sashimi
Horse Sashimi basashi seen from above