Happiness Fruit

This is a Buddha Hand Fingered Citron, which I discovered today at the North Berkeley Farmer's Market.  I think they look like chicken feet, only prettier.

I came home and read up.  The  BHF Citron was introduced into California from Asia in the late 19th century, and in Japan it's known as a "bushukan."  Pulpless, juice-less, and seedless, it's inedible, but people use the zest in recipes.  You can infuse vodka with it, and you can candy it.  In Asia, it's a symbol of happiness.  At the Farmer's Market you can buy one for $3.00.