When in Japan, Deep Fry Some Maple Leaves

Maple leaf tempura, also known as momiji, is a snack native to the Japanese town of Minoh. Battered and deepfried to a golden crisp, making momiji is a delicate process that takes about a year to prepare. Just ask Setsuko Hisakunishes been making them for over 50 years, carrying on a tradition that began in the 1300s. SUBSCRIBE: This story is a part of our Flavors series, where we do so much more than play with our food. Come with us as we dive into deliciously different and tastefully offbeat stories in the culinary world. Got a story idea for us Shoot us an email at hey at GreatBigStory dot com Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: Make our acquaintance on Facebook: Give us a shout on Twitter: Come hang with us on Vimeo: Visit our world directly: