Characterized by a refreshing scent

It is a traditional vegetable of Kyoto that is recorded to have been cultivated in the Fushimi area in books from the Edo period. Although it is a type of chili pepper, the sweet Fushimi chili pepper has a taste that seems to have stolen the spiciness. It is also characterized by its soft texture and refreshing aroma.

When dried, the sweet flavor hidden within the green flavor is further enhanced. The crunchy texture of the seeds is also accentuated, making for an unexpectedly delicious taste. It has the same soft texture as raw cucumbers, but is chewy and very satisfying.

■ The sweet Fushimi pepper tastes like it has stolen the spiciness
■ It also has a soft and refreshing scent.
■ The crunchy texture of the seeds is also prominent, and you can discover an unexpected deliciousness.
■ It has the same soft texture as raw fish, but is chewy and very satisfying.

How to use dried Fushimi chili peppers

If you boil it with pasta or pour hot water over a cup of yakisoba, the noodles will be infused with a subtle sweet flavor and a refreshing aroma. It also goes well with tofu, so you can rehydrate it in soy yogurt and enjoy it.

Kyoto-style seasoned rice : The refreshing aroma of soy sauce and dried Fushimi chili peppers adds a delicious accent! Click here for the recipe

Chinese rice porridge with dried vegetables : Chinese rice porridge made with dried vegetables. It uses dried white onions, Kujo green onions, ginger, and Fushimi chili peppers, and is a recipe that warms both the body and the soul. Click here for the recipe.

About the raw material Fushimi pepper

Its characteristic refreshing chili pepper aroma may make you think of it as being spicy, but it's not spicy at all. It also has a soft texture, so it's recommended as an ingredient in pasta. It is a traditional Kyoto vegetable, with records of it being cultivated in the Fushimi area in books from the Edo period.