Masuzushi

Masuzushi is a type of pressed sushi made with salted trout. Locals laid the bamboo on the bottom of a wooden piece (Wappa), and they lined up the fillets of trout seasoned with salt. Afterward, they stuffed it with vinegar rice while pressing, and folded the bamboo then placed heavy stones on top.

🌿 Prepare Ingredients: Gather fresh trout fillets, sushi rice, sushi vinegar, sugar, salt, and large bamboo leaves.

🍚 Cook Rice: Prepare fluffy sushi rice (avoid overcooking).

🐟 Season Trout: Slice trout fillets thinly. Sprinkle salt on the trout slices.

🍚 Vinegar Rice: Mix sushi vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold this mixture into the cooked rice.

🎋 Assemble Masuzushi: Lay out bamboo leaves. Add vinegared rice and top with seasoned trout.

🎎 Wrap and Press: Fold bamboo leaves over the trout and rice. Place a weight on top to press. Let flavors meld for a few hours.

🍽️ Serve and Enjoy!: Unwrap and slice Masuzushi. Dip in soy sauce if desired.