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笹身 (sasami)

Chicken breast

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Meaning

笹身 (ささみ, sasami) is Chicken breast, a Japanese food (meats).

What is Chicken breast?

Sasami yakitori uses a cut of meat comes from either side of the breast bone. It is naturally low in fat and has a very mild flavor. Some yakitori restaurants will serve sasami with wasabi and shiso for a flavor that is described as sappari , or clean and refreshing. Tare would be a good option for those who prefer bolder flavors. The yakitori pictured here is flavored with salt. This word often is written entirely in hiragana (ささみ).

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