Yūkō

Citrus yuko

fruit

A citrus that flavors vinegared dishes and fish; children eat the fruit and drink its juice.

Origin

Nagasaki and Saga (Japan)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Cut in half, it is squeezed over the dish just before serving; the zest is grated too, from an organic or untreated fruit.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Almost extinct in the 20th century, it was saved by planting festivals in Nagasaki.