Asparagus
Asparagus (Asparagasu: アスパラガス)
Best seasons
- Jan.
- Feb.
- Mar.
- Apr.
- May
- Jun.
- Jul.
- Aug.
- Sep.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Specialty areas.
Nagano-ken (Nakano, Iiyama), Hokkaido (Kyowacho, Kimobetsucho, Nayoro, Furano, Hakodate), Tochigi-ken (Otawara), Kagoshima-ken (Hioki), etc.
Recommendation.
Roasted on a skewer: Roasting brings out the sweetness of asparagus. You can find skewered, roasted asparagus in many yakitori restaurants.Tempura: Asparagus is sweet and tasty when battered and fried as tempura.