和歌山県·特産品
Aritagawa-cho Budou Sansho (Grape Sansho)
As soon as you take a single grain into your mouth, a refreshing aroma spreads instantly, followed by a deep, numbing sensation. Known as the "Green Diamond," this is the Budou Sansho of Aritagawa-cho. As its name suggests, Budou Sansho is a variety where the berries grow in clusters like grapes. Aritagawa-cho is its birthplace, and Wakayama is a major producing region, accounting for more than half of Japan's total sansho production. Compared to standard sansho, the grains are larger, fleshier, and have thicker skins; the aroma is exceptionally high, and the spiciness is powerful. For these reasons, it is praised as the highest grade among sansho peppers. Sprinkling it over grilled eel (unagi no kabayaki) releases a wonderful fragrance, and when used in chirimen sansho (dried young sardines with pepper) or tsukudani, it makes for an excellent accompaniment to rice. Its sharp, refreshing sting provides a crisp finish to dishes. Once you know it, you won't be able to let it go—it is a spice that Wakayama is proud of.
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