NOTES FROM OISHII NIPPON
Explore the blog posts below for variety information, recipes, grower profiles, culture notes, and more.
Oishii Nippon Project Blog
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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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.
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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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The Many Types of Negi
Is Negi the same as scallions, or green onions? How are they related to Leeks? How many types of Negi are there? “Negi” can be a confusing term as it is used to describe a few different types of Allium fistulosum. When translated, Negi becomes “green onion”, but this doesn’t work too well when you dig deeper.
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Are Negi the same as Leeks?
While related, Negi is a different species from its Allium cousins – Allium fistulosum is characterized by its non-bulbing nature and hollow green tops.
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Fruit Logistica 2023 – Thank you, Berlin!
We were so grateful to attend this year's Fruit Logistica event at Messe Berlin, and share the story of the Oishii Ni...
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Setsubun | 節分: the start of spring
According to the groundhog, we still have a few more weeks of winter left, but according to the lunar calendar, February 3rd marks the end of winter. This day is known as Setsubun | 節分, translated as "seasonal division".
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