What is funazushi and why is it stinky?
What is funazushi?
Funa zushi, is a fermented sushi made with funa, a fish of the carp family taken from Lake Biwa; a specialty of Shiga Prefecture and a traditional dish in all of Japan, it is said to show vestiges of the oldest sushi in Japanese history. It is a product of ancient Japanese wisdom and art.
Why is funazushi stinky?
Funazushi is fermented!
Making funa zushi takes anywhere from about a year to a good 2- years of ripening. The meat and bones grow soft as the fish are fermented in rice, and a distinct aroma, savor, and tartness emerges that is at times likened to cheese.
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