If you are not a fan of eating raw fish, aka Sushi, or slimy but super-healthy Natto, you may still find something good to eat in a Japanese restaurant.
Most of us rake up autumn leaves and throw them into a yard waste bag. But in Japan Maple leaves are the main ingredient of a fall delicacy called Momiji Tempura, a popular snack that originated in the city of Minoh, about 10 miles north of Osaka. The leaves used in momiji tempura are freshly picked off trees. Preparation involves soaking the maple leaves in salt water, frying them in a tempura batter, and coating them with sugar and sesame seeds for a sweet, crunchy treat.
That is so interesting I am going to try a few other plants and see if I can create a unique American delicacy. Come over tomorrow and you help me decide between Minced Oleander Leaf and Sweet & Sour Hemlock!