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These are seeds from the Houkigi or Kochia scoparia plant, an Akita Prefecture regional specialty.
These are seeds from the Houkigi or Kochia scoparia plant, an Akita Prefecture regional specialty.
The black and green pearled seeds, 1 to 2 mm in diameter resemble fish eggs, with a very crunchy texture and a taste of brocoli and artichoke.
In Japan tonburi, has become an essential ingredient of the Akita Buddhist vegetarian Shojin-ryori cuisine.
In Japan it is known as the "CAVIAR" of the fields.
The crunchiness will surprise you.
Our perfect combination : it accompanies smoked fish ( salmon, eel, halibut, haddock ) or can be blended into a mayonnaise.
It garnishes blinis and other savory reductions…, it brings out all the taste of tofu, sashimi, soy sauce, miso…
The secret of success is to season just before serving !
These are seeds from the Houkigi or Kochia scoparia plant, an Akita Prefecture regional specialty.
