Sansyo (Japanese Pepper)

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Growing Area -
Season July - September

Dried skin of a ripe one can be used to get rid of the smell of broiled eel or as an ingredient of spice. It can also be used as a garnish for Kaiseki Ryori (an elegant Japanese meal served in delicate courses). The most common usage of it is to sprinkle on to give a fragrance.