I can’t defend it from a flavor or texture standpoint, but if the chicken comes from the right sources, it *can* be as safe as other similarly-prepared meats.
Vinca1is
We’ve gone through this before. Yes, this is an actual thing in Japan, no it’s not widespread. Yes it’s treated pretty similar to fish sashimi in hygiene and prep. Meaning while I certainly wouldn’t eat it, it’s definitely safer than raw chicken in the US
DavieStBaconStan
Yeah, the Japanese do eat this but afaik it isn’t a common thing to eat.
dimbaZLO
Cooking With Jack approves
oolongvanilla
Haven’t had this, but I did have raw horse sashimi in Tokyo and enjoyed it.
MalodorousNutsack
I had this in Tokyo earlier this year. It wouldn’t say it was amazing but it was pretty good, once I got over the initial feeling of my body telling me “don’t fucking do it man”.
redditistrashxdd
apparently its fine with jidori chicken
rokoyuki
I don’t think I could get over it. I couldn’t get over the idea itself.
Jasonguyen81
this is delicious
jossief1
Had some last week grilled over burning straw (warayaki). That is to say, the outside of the piece of chicken gets cooked and the inside remains pink. I don’t exactly go out of my way to eat stuff like this, so it’s the first or second time in many years living in Japan, but it was tasty, and my digestive tract was completely fine the next day.
Skeletor-P-Funk
From what I understand, Japanese food safety is pretty much the epitome of food safety standards around the world. Torisashi is what it’s called, but I don’t think it’s as odd as nankotsu, which is skewers of chicken cartilage.
vagabond_primate
it is absolutely a thing in certain parts of Japan. Kagoshima, in particular. I’ve had it and it was delicious. Prepared kind of like seared tuna. The key to it being safe is how the chicken is butchered to avoid salmonella contamination. I would never have it here but definitely would at a restaurant in Japan that served it.
WhiteLightSuicide
lifeboundd
I have tried eating this and honestly, while it didn’t taste bad, my body completely rejected it. Grew up on a hard no raw chicken mindset, truly don’t think I can ever get over it.
Necro_syrtes
Lol not only have I had chicken sashimi but also chicken ovary and liver sashimi, probably not for the average american palette, but it’s quite good.
It’s izakaya food which have a sort of tradition of being ‘weird’ delicacies. I think partially out of because you’re braver and willing to eat more interesting things while drunk and also because izakaya portions are small so you want to eat small fancy dishes.
throwaway1991230
This is a legitimate thing in Japan. Some places will have it. People from the southern part of Kyushu, like Kagoshima prefecture, will swear by it. I’ve had it at least half a dozen times, never had any problems. It’s basically like chewy sashimi but the outer layer is torched, so there is this slightly grilled charcoal chicken flavor. It’s usually dipped in soy sauce with ginger. It’s ok. I don’t crave it but if it shows up at an izakaya or at a party, I’ll eat it. I wouldn’t go as far as call it stupid because basically all foods here are incredibly clean and regulated but there are Japanese people from other prefectures that have never had it and are also equally appalled at the fact that it’s raw chicken.
Relative_Ad_5206
Common in Kyushu (southern japan). It wasn’t my thing but ate it plenty of times.
ZazkzJs
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JaggedMetalOs
Properly done chicken sashimi is delicious!
Void9001
Idk how they prepare it cause I’ve accidentally ate undercooked chicken and it was disgusting.
notrealdotmp4
I’ve had this, it was delicious and not more chewy than raw fish
MissingBothCufflinks
Ive had this in Japan and it was delicious.
Lazy_Classroom7270
I’m Japanese and I love it… It’s pretty common but not for everyone even in Japan. For anyone saying raw chicken is safe in Japan, nah. The chicken has to be as fresh as possible, so I would only eat it at a place I can trust, but even then I know there’s always the risk. It’s a bit like eating raw oysters to me I guess. And guess what I love more than chicken sashimi? Duck sashimi.
Aznhalfbloodz
Had torizashi before. It’s not something I would go out of my way to eat again. Also, I had raw horse and raw goat in Japan, too. Both served similarly.
kittygomiaou
Chicken sashimi is absolutely delicious. Fight me.
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I can’t defend it from a flavor or texture standpoint, but if the chicken comes from the right sources, it *can* be as safe as other similarly-prepared meats.
We’ve gone through this before. Yes, this is an actual thing in Japan, no it’s not widespread. Yes it’s treated pretty similar to fish sashimi in hygiene and prep. Meaning while I certainly wouldn’t eat it, it’s definitely safer than raw chicken in the US
Yeah, the Japanese do eat this but afaik it isn’t a common thing to eat.
Cooking With Jack approves
Haven’t had this, but I did have raw horse sashimi in Tokyo and enjoyed it.
I had this in Tokyo earlier this year. It wouldn’t say it was amazing but it was pretty good, once I got over the initial feeling of my body telling me “don’t fucking do it man”.
apparently its fine with jidori chicken
I don’t think I could get over it. I couldn’t get over the idea itself.
this is delicious
Had some last week grilled over burning straw (warayaki). That is to say, the outside of the piece of chicken gets cooked and the inside remains pink. I don’t exactly go out of my way to eat stuff like this, so it’s the first or second time in many years living in Japan, but it was tasty, and my digestive tract was completely fine the next day.
From what I understand, Japanese food safety is pretty much the epitome of food safety standards around the world. Torisashi is what it’s called, but I don’t think it’s as odd as nankotsu, which is skewers of chicken cartilage.
it is absolutely a thing in certain parts of Japan. Kagoshima, in particular. I’ve had it and it was delicious. Prepared kind of like seared tuna. The key to it being safe is how the chicken is butchered to avoid salmonella contamination. I would never have it here but definitely would at a restaurant in Japan that served it.
I have tried eating this and honestly, while it didn’t taste bad, my body completely rejected it. Grew up on a hard no raw chicken mindset, truly don’t think I can ever get over it.
Lol not only have I had chicken sashimi but also chicken ovary and liver sashimi, probably not for the average american palette, but it’s quite good.
It’s izakaya food which have a sort of tradition of being ‘weird’ delicacies. I think partially out of because you’re braver and willing to eat more interesting things while drunk and also because izakaya portions are small so you want to eat small fancy dishes.
This is a legitimate thing in Japan. Some places will have it. People from the southern part of Kyushu, like Kagoshima prefecture, will swear by it. I’ve had it at least half a dozen times, never had any problems. It’s basically like chewy sashimi but the outer layer is torched, so there is this slightly grilled charcoal chicken flavor. It’s usually dipped in soy sauce with ginger. It’s ok. I don’t crave it but if it shows up at an izakaya or at a party, I’ll eat it. I wouldn’t go as far as call it stupid because basically all foods here are incredibly clean and regulated but there are Japanese people from other prefectures that have never had it and are also equally appalled at the fact that it’s raw chicken.
Common in Kyushu (southern japan). It wasn’t my thing but ate it plenty of times.
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Properly done chicken sashimi is delicious!
Idk how they prepare it cause I’ve accidentally ate undercooked chicken and it was disgusting.
I’ve had this, it was delicious and not more chewy than raw fish
Ive had this in Japan and it was delicious.
I’m Japanese and I love it… It’s pretty common but not for everyone even in Japan. For anyone saying raw chicken is safe in Japan, nah. The chicken has to be as fresh as possible, so I would only eat it at a place I can trust, but even then I know there’s always the risk. It’s a bit like eating raw oysters to me I guess. And guess what I love more than chicken sashimi? Duck sashimi.
Had torizashi before. It’s not something I would go out of my way to eat again. Also, I had raw horse and raw goat in Japan, too. Both served similarly.
Chicken sashimi is absolutely delicious. Fight me.
The forbidden sushi. Fast track to salmonella.
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