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Gomasaba (Sesame Mackerel Sashimi)Gomasaba

Also known as: ごまさば

A Hakata specialty of fresh raw mackerel (saba) served as sashimi, dressed with ground sesame and sweet soy sauce. The dish is unique to this port town where mackerel arrives fresh enough to eat raw. Leftovers are traditionally turned into dashi-ochazuke (rice with broth).

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