Our most widely-adapted variety of Komatsuna, or Japanese "mustard spinach".
TATSU
Brassica rapa var. perviridis
Komatsuna is a highly nutritive and productive leafy green commonly found in Japanese cuisine. The name Tatsu means both "dragon," for its ability to withstand high heat, and "to stand," as it was selected for upright, dark green plants.
COOKING WITH TATSU
Komatsuna can be used similarly to spinach, though it has a softer texture and cooks more quickly. Common for stir-fry, blanched, in soups or salads.
Can also be quick-pickled.