NOTES FROM OISHII NIPPON
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Saku Saku Cabbage Wraps with Panko-Crusted Shrimp
Cabbage is commonly used in Japanese cuisine to add balance to heavy ingredients, especially fried foods. As a nutrient-dense, satisfyingly crunchy, low-carb alternative to standard wraps, Saku Saku cabbage is perfectly matched with panko-fried shrimp in this wrap recipe. Add in smooth avocado and creamy aioli for a truly delicious, balanced dish.
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Saku Saku Cabbage and Ohba Shiso Salad with Nori
This cabbage salad is highly satisfying, featuring nutrient-dense and highly crunchy Saku Saku cabbage. The sweetness of the cabbage itself and the aroma of Ohba is complemented by Ponzu dressing. Nori seaweed and roasted sesame seeds add a grounding, savory, salty element for a satisfying appetizer or side dish.
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Growing Tips: Transplanting
Learn about transplanting: why we sometimes recommend it, which varieties should be transplanted, and how to do it.
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Growing Tips: Saku Saku
Saku Saku, meaning "crispy" is a sweet salad cabbage. Easy to grow in spring or fall, this variety holds well in the field and offers layers of paper-thin, crisp leaves selected for their raw eating quality. Learn more about growing tips for this salad cabbage.
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Crisp and Healthy, Saku Saku
Crunchy, crisp and refreshing, this salad cabbage is arguably one of the most versatile vegetables in Japanese cooking. It's also a nutritional improvement over lettuce – learn more about its nutritional value and test it in your next salad.
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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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Transplanting Saku Saku Cabbage
You've successfully sown your Saku Saku and seen them sprout out of their seed coats, or maybe you've bought cabbage seedlings at your local farm or garden center—what's next?
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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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