Mibuna Mustard Greens 新鮮日本壬生菜

壬生菜

みぶなは水菜と並ぶ、京野菜の一種です。水菜と同じアブラナ科アブラナ属に分類され見た目が似ていますが、葉の形や味に違いがあります。シャキシャキの食感とピリッとした辛さが特徴で、浅漬けなどの漬物、ナムル、炒め物などに向いています。

A close relative of mizuna, mibuna mustard, also known as Japanese mibuna (Brassica rapa var japonica ‘Mibuna’), is a highly nutritious Asian green with a mild, mustardy flavor.  Mibuna has spear-shaped, tender leaves that grow in a tight bundle up to a foot tall.  A traditional Japanese heirloom that is a favorite with chefs!  The long, slender, spear-shaped greens can be lightly cooked or added to salads, soups, and stir-fries.

又稱為水菜的兄弟，1800 年左右開始在京都市中京區的壬生寺附近多處栽種，因此得名。味道清爽又有獨特香味，用途豐富，可生吃或搭配油豆腐翻炒或燉煮，也能作為火鍋食材。也適合製成京都著名的醃菜，壬生菜的淺漬（又稱一夜漬）尤其聞名，而且有強烈的辛香。