Mondo grass (ophiopogon)

Ophiopogon japonicus

root

Small translucent, slightly sweet tubers, simmered in Chinese soups and teas.

Origin

China and Japan

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A handful of dried tubers simmers for an hour in the soup; once soft, they are eaten with it.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is the “mondo grass” of garden borders: its berries are bright blue.