Tips and Recipes
for Brookfield Farm Crops

Hakurei Turnip
(Brassica rapa)

Also known as 'Japanese Turnips' or 'Salad Turnips', these are smaller and sweeter than their bitter cousins. As the name Salad Turnip implies, Hakureis are tender and sweet enough to be eaten raw, although they are also delicious when lightly cooked.

Recipes:

Braised Hakurei Turnips
6 Hakurei turnips, tops removed
2 cups cold water
3/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup white soy sauce

Trim turnips and peel with a vegetable peeler.
(1) Cut the turnips into sixths and
(2) place them in a saucepan with the remaining ingredients.
(3) Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat; cook very slowly for about 15 minutes, or until just tender. Let cool to room temperature in the braising liquid, then drain and serve, great with steamed or roasted fish.

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