scattered sushi; Kansai-style chirashizushi
A Kansai regional term for a type of sushi where various ingredients are mixed into or sprinkled over vinegared rice, similar to 五目寿司. Often served at celebrations.
See also: 五目寿司
My grandmother always made barazushi for New Year's.
In Kansai, chirashizushi is often called barazushi.
五目寿司 is a synonym for scattered sushi with mixed ingredients, often used interchangeably with ばら寿司 in Kansai.
Standard kanji spelling for this Kansai-style sushi.
Alternate kanji spelling using 鮨 for sushi; less common than 寿司.
The name ばら寿司 likely derives from the verb ばらす (to scatter, to break apart), referring to the scattered ingredients. The exact historical origin is uncertain.