Steamed Tokyo Turnips

Steamed Tokyo Turnips

Tokyo Turnips are great raw in a salad and the greens are excellent cooked.  Here’s Martha Stewart’s version of the very simple way that I often prepare them. INGREDIENTS 2 bunches Tokyo turnips with greens Coarse salt, unsalted butter, olive oil, vinegar,...
Steamed Tokyo Turnips

Tokyo Turnip Pickles

Here’s an excerpt from The Japanese Food Report about Kabu (we call them Tokyo Turnips) Turnips, daikon, beets and radishes aren’t only about the tasty bulbous root — the leaves are just as important. I’m always a little amazed (incredulous) to...
Steamed Tokyo Turnips

Tokyo Turnip and Fennel Saute

1 bunch baby turnips 1 fennel bulb 2 tablespoon olive or coconut oil ½ lemon, juiced ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon fennel fronds, minced Use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife to slice the turnips and fennel bulb. Heat the oil in a skillet on...
Tokyo Turnips

Tokyo Turnips

Also known as Hakurai Turnips or Japanese Salad Turnips, these are very versatile. They’re great raw as a snack or on salads, steamed, roasted or in a stir fry. Tokyo turnips are surprisingly sweet and juicy when cooked. The greens are great for sautéing also....