Tag: Yuja

The intensely fragrant yuzu, a citrus fruit that originated in China and was introduced to the Korean peninsula during the Tang dynasty, is deeply embedded in Korean culture and cuisine. But do Koreans use yuzu? Yes, absolutely, and they refer to it as 'yuja' (유자), a treasured ingredient particularly famous for its role in traditional Korean citron tea.

With more than three times the vitamin C of a lemon, yuja fruit is a celebrated citrus from East Asia, known for its vibrant aroma and tangy-sweet flavor. In English, this fruit is most commonly known by its Japanese name, yuzu, though it remains a staple in Korean cuisine under its original name, yuja.