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Ume suishō

🇯🇵 A dish from Japan

Ume suishō, a dish from Japan
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Ume suishō is a Japanese delicacy commonly served as a sakana. It is prepared by finely chopping shark cartilage and dressing it with pickled plum paste, resulting in a distinctive crunchy texture and sour flavor.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsshark cartilage, pickled plum paste
🔥Cooking methodfinely chopped and dressed raw
👅Flavour & stylesour, tangy with crunchy texture
🕒When it’s eatensmall appetizer served with drinks

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Where does Ume suishō come from?
Ume suishō is a dish that originated in Japan.
What is Ume suishō?
Ume suishō is a Japanese delicacy commonly served as a sakana. It is prepared by finely chopping shark cartilage and dressing it with pickled plum paste, resulting in a distinctive crunchy texture and sour flavor.