SIGNS OF SPRING
Signs of Spring Fuki no to “Fuki no to” also known as “bakke” is the first variant of mountain vegetable to appear after winter. When these plants start to grow out from the ground, It is generally considered a sign of spring’s arrival. They are not just a sign of spring, but can also be eaten. When raw it is not recommended to eat them as the contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids which can be harmful to the liver. Fortunately removing the alkaloids from the plant is quite easy. By frying it with miso until it becomes a paste, or by deep frying it, it is safe to eat and might I add quite delicious. The combination with miso is especially good in a grilled onigiri.
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