実山椒
Meanings
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green Japanese peppercorn; unripe Japanese peppercorn
Refers specifically to the fresh, green, unripe berries of the Japanese pepper tree (山椒). Used as a condiment in Japanese cuisine, often simmered in soy sauce or added to dishes for a citrusy, slightly numbing flavor.
See also: 山椒
Simmered green Japanese peppercorns go well with rice.
Around this time of year, green Japanese peppercorns appear in the markets.