Fushimi Togarashi is a key food in Kyoto’s seasonal cooking. Locals valued this not for being hot, but for a special, mild sweetness and crunchy texture. As one of Kyoto’s respected traditional vegetables, this gentle pepper is central to summer meals. This article shares important facts about Fushimi Togarashi, looks at its history in the famous Fushimi […] The post Fushimi Togarashi (伏見とうがらし) appeared first on Food in Japan.