Angelica Tree
Aralia elata — Araliaceae
Italiano: Aralia giapponese — Udo
Description
Angelica Tree (Aralia elata) belongs to the Araliaceae family and is native to Asia. It thrives in Forest edges, Mountain slopes, Clearings environments across regions including Japan, Korea, China, Far East Russia. Botanically, Angelica Tree is tender shoots prized Japan Korea. Tempura pickled. Ginseng family.. It is also known locally as Udo. The edible parts include Shoots young. With an edibility rating of 7/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during April and May. Nutritionally, Angelica Tree stands out for its Vitamin K (50.0mg, 42% DV), Vitamin C (10.0mg, 11% DV) and Vitamin A (80.0mg, 9% DV). It also provides 2.5g protein and 2.5g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Angelica Tree offers a Bitter aromatic celery flavor profile. Tempura raw pickled sauteed. Common culinary applications include tempura, pickled, raw sauteed. Popular preparations include Angel tree tempura, Pickled udo, Wild vegetable stir-fry, Steamed wild greens. For storage, fresh 2d. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is mild saponins. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Angel tree tempura
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: tempura, pickled, raw sauteed Storage: Fresh 2d
Recipes
- Angel tree tempura
- Pickled udo
- Wild vegetable stir-fry
- Steamed wild greens
- Vegetable tart
- Stir-fried Angelica Tree
- Angelica Tree tempura
- Angelica Tree and tofu soup
