梅[Plum]

[Plum] UME

Ume is a deciduous tree that is a member of Sakura. It blooms at the end of winter. Although it is the name of a flower, its fruit is also called Ume. Plum fruits are harvested while they are blue and processed into pickled plums ‘Umeboshi‘. Umeboshi is a preserved food and is used as an ingredient for Rice balls and Ochazuke. It has a strong salty taste and is very sour, but please try it as a memory of your trip to Japan.

Supplier→ Auntie’s Dining Urara in Teshima 豊島のおばちゃんの店「うらら」

【梅】UME

ウメは、サクラの仲間の落葉高木です。冬の終わりに花をつけます。花の名前ですが、その果実もウメと呼びます。ウメの実は、青いうちに収穫して、梅干などに加工されます。梅干しは保存食で、おにぎりやお茶漬けの具として使われます。塩味が強く、とてもとても酸っぱいのですが、日本の旅の思い出に是非食べてみてください。