Mountain asparagus
Mountain asparagus (Udo: うど)
Best seasons
- Jan.
- Feb.
- Mar.
- Apr.
- May
- Jun.
- Jul.
- Aug.
- Sep.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Specialty areas.
Tokyo (Musashino, Kokubunji, Tachikawa), Tochigi-ken (Otawara, Nasu, Nasushiobara)
Recommendation.
Udo kinpira: Udo stem is sauteed with soy sauce and other sliced vegetables, such as burdock root and carrot, to create a salty-sweet dish that is highly addictive. Sumiso Ae: Udo's distinctive acidity makes it the perfect match for sour miso and vinegar dressing.