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Barazushi
Okayama city, Okayama Pref.

FOOD 2015 30 minutes Episode(s): 1 english Japanese
[Food of Japan Season 1]

Barazushi is a type of sushi with vegetables and fish beautifully scattered over sushi rice. Bara means 'scattered'. Okayama Barazushi is a colorful local dish famous for its variety of local products from the sea (The Seto Inland Sea) and mountains. This documentary describes Okayama's climate and historical background along with the recipe for Barazushi using plenty of local fish and vegetables.

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