Yuzusco is a Japanese take on the classic tabasco pepper sauce - but instead of hot peppers, the flavour comes from green chilies and yuzu fruit. It's spicy and fresh at the same time, and will impart a unique flavour to your dishes.

I have tried it in stews, pasta and sandwiches. It's absolutely yummy! You only need a couple of drops, as it's quite concentrated - but make sure you use it up quickly, as the shelf life is only about 6 months. This is probably due to the fact that is does not contain any preservatives - which is a good thing!

I have been looking at a number of other yuzu products, but unfortunately, Japanese food seems to be full of artificial additives - colourings, flavours, preservatives and a lot of MSG. Yuzusco is fortunatly free from it all!

Ingredients: Brewing vinegar, green chili pepper, yuzu peel, salt.

More info on Yuzusco is available directly from the manufacturer, who describes the condiment:

"The rich fragrance of the citron, the spiciness of green chili peppers, and the bracing aftertaste of the vinegar bring out the flavors of the individual ingredients of a dish to the maximum."

http://www.yuzusco.com/en/

Yuzusco is available from Japan Centre in London. Have you tried Yuzusco, or anything else yuzu? Do you have any usage tips or ideas? Maybe a version of "Bloody Mary" - Yuzu sake + Yuzusco?  Let me know!

What's wonderful about this small producer based in Lewes, East Sussex is that they do not use any pesticides or fertilisers. All vegetables are from Japanese varieties, grown on their own land and picked the same day.

They grow, among other things: shungiku, gobo, shiso, nira, daikon, kabu, edamame, mitsuba, mizuna, karashina, myoga, kabocha and wasabina.

I was lucky to try one of their Japanese vegetable boxes. All the produce was fresh, crisp and VERY tasty! You can tell these vegetables are grown with love and care. The flavours of wasabina and shiso blew me away. Unique, tangy and refreshing. The box is very affordable, so do give it a go.

Robin and Ikuko of NamaYasai also had a stall at this year's Japan Matsuri, a celebration of all things Japanese at Spitafields market. I was fortunate to be able to buy some more of their amazing vegetables there.
 

They currently have collection points in Dulwich, Finchley, Hackney, Isleworth and Wimbledon and would welcome more – especially in West Acton or Croydon. The person setting up a collection point receives a discount on their vegetables and they invite anyone able to organise a group of people (perhaps already meeting somewhere as a club - or for a shop or café - this is a good way to increase footfall) to get in touch with Namayasai.

You simply must try these! Check out the NamaYasai website here »

Soon you'll be munching on the delicious pink daikon, just like me! Enjoy freshly sliced with just a hint of sea salt.