Garland Chrysanthemum

しゅんぎく

Chiba Prefecture and Osaka are the main growing regions. Known as 'shungiku' in the Kanto region and 'kikuna' in Kansai. An indispensable winter vegetable in hot pot dishes such as sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and yosenabe. Also popular in sesame dressing and ohitashi. Its distinctive aromatic compounds are said to stimulate appetite and have a calming effect