【Reading】ささまきけぬきずし/ささまけぬきすし

【English Name】Sasamaki kenuki zushi / Sasamake nuki sushi

Sushi in which fish wrapped in vinegared rice is wrapped in bamboo grass (sasa). The name comes from removing the small bones of the fish inside the sushi with tweezers (kenuki). It was created inspired by Sengoku-era warlords wrapping rice in bamboo grass when traveling. It is made by wrapping prepared sea bream (tai), oboro (seasoned flaked fish), egg, nori, shiny-skinned fish (hikarimono), and white-fleshed fish in vinegared rice with strong vinegar and salt. Today it is still served at the Sasamaki Kenukizushi Sohonten in Kanda-Ogawamachi.