NOTES FROM OISHII NIPPON
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Recipes
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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Negi and Turnip Galette
Learn more about Negi and other Japanese vegetables on our website.
This dish was created for the Oishii Nippon Pr...
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Charred Negi with Mexican Corn Salsa
In this recipe, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America grills the Negi until the skins are charred and the center is tender, and serves it with a delicious corn salsa.
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Citrus Marinated Fioretto Salad
Colorful, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Citrus-marinated Fioretto Salad is a versatile starter or side dish.
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Zuccuri and Prosciutto Frito Misto
Here’s a delicious twist on traditional kabocha tempura: Zuccuri and Prosciutto Frito Misto. Zuccuri is a type of kabocha squash that’s hearty, tender, and bursting with natural sweetness. This recipe pairs thinly sliced Zuccuri with salty and savory prosciutto.
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Cheesy Fioretto Casserole
With fall upon us, casserole season is just around the corner. This Fioretto recipe is healthy, hearty and a great option for Keto or Gluten-Free diets. It’s a healthier version of Mac’n’Cheese!
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Cold Negi Salad with Cucumber and Soba Noodles
This recipe is a perfect lunch or dinner salad that you can add protein or any other kitchen vegetables to. It is end...
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Oven-Roasted Parmesan Fioretto
A tasty baked Fioretto side dish that can be served with any meal.
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Grilled Teriyaki Shishimai Skewers
This recipe makes for a great side dish or appetizer to impress your friends and family at your next barbecue.
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Mezcal Sautéed Fioretto
In today's recipe, we head south of the border to give our Fioretto a Mexican flare. Mezcal Sautéed Fioretto is a simple dish to prepare that can be served as an appetizer or side dish.
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