NOTES FROM OISHII NIPPON
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Recipes
Sweet Kabù and Kumquat Salad
A delicious sweet and tangy Sweet Kabù salad served with a simple oil and vinegar dressing.
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Negi Confit with Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette and a Poached Egg
This Negi Confit with Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette and a Poached Egg is an updated twist on the French classic poached leeks with sauce gribiche.
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Quick Pickled Murasaki Fioretto
A quick cauliflower pickle that sets in 15 minutes, made with sweet and tangy vinegar that adds a bright flavor and color.
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Goma-ae 胡麻和え with Tatsu Komatsuna
Learn how to make a the classic Japanese staple Goma-ae using Tatsu Komatsuna.
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Tender Grilled Negi
The simplest way to enjoy Negi is by grilling it with oil, salt and pepper until delectably tender. Perhaps you have...
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Shredded Saku Saku Cabbage Salad
Saku Saku cabbage is wonderful when used fresh, especially to balance otherwise heavy dishes. This tangy, crisp salad...
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Saku Saku Dip Salad
A simple recipe, perfect for your first experience of fresh Saku Saku cabbage. Feel the fresh “Saku Saku” sensation as you bite into this sweet, juicy, crispy cabbage with four different flavors!
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Zuccuri Squash Canapés
These delectable Zuccuri Squash Canapés are from student-Chef team Stephanie Simoulis, Emilia Young, Thomas Trip, and...
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Roasted Fioretto and Negi with Shaved Parmesan
Liven up your menu with roasted Fioretto, Negi and shaved Parmesan. This dish is filled with fresh flavors and beautiful colors. The tender, wine-poached Negi are served on a platter, topped with the roasted Fioretto and tomato mixture, and finished with Balsamic vinegar and shaved Parmesan.
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Spicy Fioretto Tacos
Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make vegetarian Spicy Fioretto Chipotle Tacos. In this recipe, she uses Fioretto, a cousin of cauliflower.
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Roasted Zuccuri and Kale Salad with Chickpeas and Tahini Yogurt
Learn more about Zuccuri and other Japanese vegetables on our website.
Shop Zuccuri seeds from the Tokita Seed Com...
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