Mehari-zushi (Rice balls wrapped in pickled mustard greens)
So large you have to open your mouth wide to take a bite!
About Mehari-zushi (Rice balls wrapped in pickled mustard greens)
Mehari-zushi is a local dish from the Kumano region, which spans Wakayama and Mie prefectures, and the Yoshino region, centered on Yoshino District in Nara Prefecture.
These are rice balls wrapped in lightly pickled mustard-green leaves. They appear to have originated as packed lunches for people working in the mountains or fields.
There are several theories about the name, including that it refers to opening your eyes wide as you open your mouth to eat one.
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