Hiroshima Azuma-zushi
Azuma-zushi places vinegar-cured mamakari or gizzard shad over small hand-shaped portions of okara fried and seasoned with vinegar, sugar and salt. Ginger, sesame, scallion, chives or yuzu...
At a glance
| Name | Hiroshima Azuma-zushi (Azuma-zushi) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Hiroshima |
| Region | Chugoku |
| Type | Vinegar-cured small fish over seasoned okara |
What is it?
Azuma-zushi places vinegar-cured mamakari or gizzard shad over small hand-shaped portions of okara fried and seasoned with vinegar, sugar and salt.
Ginger, sesame, scallion, chives or yuzu may season the okara; related Setouchi preparations differ in fish, shape and name.
History and local context
A Hiroshima Prefecture collection identifies the dish with Fukuyama and the Onomichi area and explains that okara replaced vinegared rice when rice was precious.
Related dishes exist in Okayama and elsewhere, but this article centers the form documented in the Hiroshima source.
How to enjoy it
Eat fish and okara together under refrigeration, watch for small bones and do not treat vinegar curing as a complete parasite control.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hiroshima Azuma-zushi from?
It is associated with Hiroshima, in the Chugoku region of Japan.
What kind of food is Hiroshima Azuma-zushi?
This guide classifies it as vinegar-cured small fish over seasoned okara. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
Can I order Hiroshima Azuma-zushi online?
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