Sansai

Overview

Sansai are wild vegetables which sprout in the mountains in spring. With a hint of bitterness, the taste of sansai is known as the taste of spring in Japan. Our reporter goes on-site to experience the sansai harvest and learns about mountain dangers like bears and avalanches. Plus, we discover how specialists pick and prepare this bitter but delicious spring specialty. Finally, look at how sansai can be used both in traditional Japanese cooking and even French cuisine.