Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce. The word "Sashimi" means "pierced body." Sashimi is often served early in a formal Japanese meal but can also be presented in a set meal, accompanied by rice and miso soup. Japanese chefs consider sashimi the finest dish in Japanese formal dining and recommend eating it before other strong flavors affect the palate.
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