新潟県·郷土料理
Sasa-zushi
Bite-sized pieces of glossy vinegared rice rest atop vibrant green bamboo leaves. They are adorned with colorful toppings such as bracken fern, shredded omelet, cherry blossom-flavored fish flakes, and salmon crumbles. Taking a bite of the perfectly seasoned rice while enveloped in the fresh scent of bamboo—this is a delightful dish passed down through Joetsu. Sasa-zush is also known by the name "Kenshin-zushi." Legend has it that the tradition began when local people served sushi served on bamboo leaves to the army of Uesugi Kenshin as they headed toward the Battle of Kawanakajima. Large bamboo leaves possess antibacterial properties, and the fact that they can be eaten by hand without chopsticks is said to be a remnant of their use as portable rations on the battlefield. The true feast begins the moment you unwrap the bamboo leaf. It is a colorful local sushi from Echigo, a renowned rice-producing region.
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