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NOTES FROM OISHII NIPPON

Explore the blog posts below for variety information, recipes, grower profiles, culture notes, and more.

Oishii Nippon Project Blog

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. 

Natsu Japanese Cucumber Sunomono

A recipe for Cucumber Sunomono, or lightly vinegared Japanese cucumber salad.

Meet the Growers: Alex Wenger of The Fields Edge Research Farm

Ever curious, thoughtful, and diligent, Alex shares with us his thoughts on farming and agrobiodiversity.

Ohba Shiso 大葉 Onigiri

A twist to the classic Onigiri using Ohba Shiso!

Goma-ae 胡麻和え with Tatsu Komatsuna

Learn how to make a the classic Japanese staple Goma-ae using Tatsu Komatsuna.

Tender Grilled Negi

The simplest way to enjoy Negi is by grilling it with oil, salt and pepper until delectably tender. Perhaps you have...

Meet the Growers: Ken Suzuki of Suzuki Farm

How one farmer’s mission to grow Japanese produce in the United States turned his farm into one of the most renowned sources of Japanese produce in the Eastern US.  

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. 

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. 

Shredded Saku Saku Cabbage Salad

Saku Saku cabbage is wonderful when used fresh, especially to balance otherwise heavy dishes. This tangy, crisp salad...

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?

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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