Funazushi (Fermented Crucian Carp Sushi)
Funazushi: Often referred to as Japan's oldest form of sushi
About Funazushi (Fermented Crucian Carp Sushi)
Funazushi (鮒ずし) is a type of fermented sushi known as "narezushi," made by salting crucian carp and fermenting it with rice. The preferred ingredient is the roe-bearing nigorobuna, a unique species native to Lake Biwa.
In the past, Funazushi was traditionally prepared in households as a preserved food, but due to the decline in the population of nigorobuna, fewer families make it today. Nevertheless, it remains a beloved specialty of Shiga Prefecture. Its flavor is distinct yet surprisingly exquisite, attracting many who come to enjoy this cultural delicacy.
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