On some Korean web sites, Gomchwi is proclaimed to be the king of the wild edibles, with a mild aromatic taste and no bitterness, somewhat similar to Japanese shiso (perilla). It seems to need a good supply of moisture and may struggle in very dry conditions. Under ideal conditions, plants can reach 6 feet when in flower. Eaten fresh as salad when young, used as wraps, cooked in soups or fried as tempura, this is an all-purpose high-quality food plant. Photos from the lovely Edimentals website.
Gomchwi (Fischer’s Ligularia)
Description
On some Korean web sites, Gomchwi is proclaimed to be the king of the wild edibles, with a mild aromatic taste and no bitterness, somewhat similar to Japanese shiso (perilla). It seems to need a good supply of moisture and may struggle in very dry conditions. Under ideal conditions, plants can reach 6 feet when in flower. Eaten fresh as salad when young, used as wraps, cooked in soups or fried as tempura, this is an all-purpose high-quality food plant. Photos from the lovely Edimentals website.
