Discover the Delightful Fatsia Shoots: A Taste of Spring in Korea

This dish is made by parboiling shoots of the fatsia tree, which come out in the springtime, and serving the shoots with red chili paste with vinegar. Fatsia trees grow across Korea’s mountains and valleys, with shoots harvested between April and May. Fatsia shoots are first scored with a knife at the base, parboiled with salt in boiling water, and rinsed in cold water. They are then flavored with sesame oil and salt and served with red chili paste with vinegar. In addition, Fatsia shoots are crunchy and bear the fragrance of spring.

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