Yuzu Koshō
Yuzu koshō is a paste-like condiment made with three ingredients: yuzu (a type of citrus fruit) chillies and salt.
Typically, the Japanese word koshō is used to refer to white or black pepper, however, in Kyūshū, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, where the condiment is a local specialty, the word koshō has historically been used to refer to chilli pepper.
While yuzu brings a fresh and tangy aroma, chilli pepper adds a sharp heat.
The paste can be used as a condiment for nabe (Japanese hot pot) or to add flavour to a variety of Japanese dishes and dressings.