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Sara-bachi Ryori

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Sara-bachi Ryori
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A Kochi banquet dish in which sashimi, katsuo no tataki (seared bonito), sushi, simmered dishes, and more are arranged on large platters.

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Main ingredients
sashimi, katsuo no tataki (seared bonito), sushi, simmered dishes, aemono (dressed dishes), fried dishes, sweets, fruit
History and origin
It is said to have originated in the feudal domain era, when food arranged on large platters was served at the end of samurai-family banquets, and to have spread throughout the prefecture after the Meiji period as food for "okyaku," gatherings to entertain guests. Collecting expensive large platters such as Imari, Kutani, and Arita ware was also a symbol of social status.
When it is eaten
It is not everyday food; it is served on festive (hare) occasions such as weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies, birth celebrations, 60th-birthday (kanreki) celebrations, seasonal festivals (sekku), and housewarmings, as well as at "okyaku" banquets to which guests are invited.
How it is eaten
Many people gather around large platters holding about three servings each, and each person takes the dishes they like onto a small plate. When the food runs low, it is replenished.

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