NOTES FROM OISHII NIPPON
Explore the blog posts below for variety information, recipes, grower profiles, culture notes, and more.
Oishii Nippon Project Blog
Change Up Your Veggie Routine: CIA x ONP
Chef Toni Sakaguchi summarizes the collaboration with between Oishii Nippon and the Culinary Institute of America.
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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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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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Harvesting: Zuccurì
Chris takes us to Beloian Farms in the Central Valley of California, an organic farm that grows Zuccurì. We will find out what to look for and learn how to detect when it is ready to harvest.
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Growing: Zuccurì
Today Chris takes us to his farm, San Benito roots in Hollister, CA to breakdown Zuccurì growing. Sometimes it can be hard to gauge how your plants are doing and what to do if they need some assistance. Chris gives us tips on how to check on plant health and production and how to mitigate issues in the garden or field.
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Negi Cultivation
In this video, Chris takes us through Negi cultivation and shows us how to get the most out of our Negi crop. We lear...
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