Fruit Vegetables in East Asia

Gochu is a term used for Korean chili peppers, a variety of chili pepper commonly used in Korean cuisine and are integral to the distinctive flavors found in many traditional dishes. Korean chili peppers are typically slender and small, varying in... READ MORE

The Cheongyang gochu or Cheongyang chili pepper is a popular and spicy variety of chili pepper commonly used in Korean cuisine. It's named after the Cheongyang region in South Korea, where it is widely cultivated. Cheongyang chili peppers are know... READ MORE

Shishito peppers are small, wrinkled green peppers originating from East Asia, particularly Japan, and are typically mild in flavor, although one in ten can be unexpectedly spicy. The peppers turn red when ripe but are harvested when still green. ... READ MORE

Kanpyō refers to dried shavings of calabash gourd. Originally, it was grown in the Osaka area, but now it's a specialty of Tochigi Prefecture. These gourd shavings are usually used as an ingredient in sushi, stewed nimono, and marinated a... READ MORE

Dunnae highland tomatoes are traditional South Korean tomatoes that grow in Dunnae in Hoengseong. These tomatoes grow in clean and rich soil, surrounded by clean environment. Due to the fact that there are big daily temperature ranges, these tomat... READ MORE

Yoshikawa nasu is an eggplant variety originating around the former Yoshikawa Village of Sabae City. The eggplant is round or slightly oval-shaped, reminiscent of old Japanese money-bags or purses, which is the reason why it's used in high-class r... READ MORE

Edosaki kabocha is a pumpkin variety originating from Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture. The pumpkin is sweet in flavor and the texture is soft, powdery, and flaky on the palate, reminiscent of boiled potatoes. The sugar content is well balanced. These p... READ MORE