Kakinoha-zushi (Pressed sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves)
One of Nara’s signature regional dishes

About Kakinoha-zushi (Pressed sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves)

Kakinoha-zushi, one of Nara’s signature regional dishes, is made with bite-sized portions of vinegared rice topped with slices of fish such as mackerel or salmon, wrapped in persimmon leaves and pressed.
Persimmon leaves are rich in tannins, which have antioxidant and antibacterial properties, as well as vitamins. The persimmon calyx is even used in traditional Chinese medicine.
The leaves are said to help keep the rice from drying out and improve the sushi’s shelf life. Oily fish such as mackerel are also said to contain substances that reduce cholesterol and help prevent hardening of the arteries, while the benefits of the vinegar used in sushi rice are widely known.

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