Japanese Butterbur Fuki with Leaves 200g

Fuki is a uniquely Japanese vegetable — the thick, celery-like stalks of the Japanese butterbur plant — with a subtle bitterness and an earthy, herbal character that is difficult to find outside Japan. It has been eaten in Japan for centuries, valued as a seasonal spring vegetable and a classic ingredient in simmered dishes, rice bowls, and pickles. The stalks are typically blanched first to soften their texture and temper the bitterness before being simmered in dashi and soy sauce or seasoned with miso. The leaves, included in this pack, can be used separately for tsukudani or as a wrapper for steamed ingredients. A rare find outside Japan, and a rewarding ingredient for those curious about traditional Japanese seasonal cooking.