Kashiwameshi
🇯🇵 A dish from Japan
Kashiwameshi(かしわ飯、かしわめし), also known as kashiwa-meshi or "chicken rice", is a traditional rice dish widely consumed in the Kyushu region of Japan, particularly in Fukuoka and Saga Prefectures. It is a type of seasoned rice dish made by cooking rice together with chicken (kashiwa) and vegetables.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice, chicken, carrots, burdock or mushrooms, soy sauce, dashi |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | rice cooked together with seasoned chicken and vegetables |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, umami, lightly seasoned |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | everyday seasoned rice meal, also packed for travel |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Kashiwameshi come from?
Kashiwameshi is a dish that originated in Japan.
What is Kashiwameshi?
Kashiwameshi(かしわ飯、かしわめし), also known as kashiwa-meshi or "chicken rice", is a traditional rice dish widely consumed in the Kyushu region of Japan, particularly in Fukuoka and Saga Prefectures. It is a type of seasoned rice dish made by cooking rice together with chicken (kashiwa) and vegetables.