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 tas