Plate of thin fermented fish slices with yellow-orange preserved rice.

Funazushi

Japan · East Asia

Short description: This aged fish preparation is one of the older forms of sushi, built around lactic fermentation rather than fresh fish.
Ingredients: Crucian carp fermented with rice, salt, and natural fermentation cultures.
Cultural note: Its strong aroma and long aging period make it a specialty food more than an everyday plate.
Common misconception: It is not fresh sliced fish over rice; fermentation is the defining feature.

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creator:: Kida Yasuo; cropped by Whidou
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