×Hakurei Turnips

Hakurei turnips

Also known as the Tokyo Turnip, the Hakurei—pronounced like Samurai—was developed in the 1950s, when Japan was desperate to feed itself after World War II. Hakurei translates to “esteemed companion,” a name that, like “salad turnip” is entirely appropriate. The entire plant is edible, from green tip to root tip. It grows fast—maturing in about a month—and can handle a light frost and other forms of adversity. And it boasts culinary properties that were previously unheard of in turnip country, earning it the nickname, “caviar of turnips.”

Cooking Turnips

Prepping hakurei turnips

Its flavor is so un-turnip-like that calling the Hakurei a turnip is like pointing out that a jalapeno is technically a fruit. It’s a cool party trick, but so what? We all know

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