White Asparagus
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White Asparagus
Prepping white asparagus Bringing out the color Peel the tough part in advance. Peel the tough part, then boil it in water with flour dissolved in it…
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- Asparagus
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Asparagus
Prepping asparagus Bringing out the color Boiling it for a long time will make it fall apart, so add baking soda and bring it to a boil for about 30…
- Spinach
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Spinach
Prepping spinach Bringing out the color, removing bitterness If it's bitter, add a small amount of salt and sugar and let it soak in. If possible…
- Tokyo Udo
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Tokyo Udo
Prepping Tokyo udo Bringing out the color Firm it up in water with vinegar, alum, and salt for about 30 minutes, then rinse in water and boil…
- Butterbur
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Butterbur
Prepping butterbur Bringing out the color It's best not to board-roll it (itazuri), since that lets the bitterness spread. ① Salt it and boil. ②…
- Small bamboo shoot
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Small bamboo shoot
Prepping hime-take (baby bamboo shoot) Bringing out the color Peeling it makes the heat penetrate evenly. ① Add a generous amount of salt to the…
- Daikon Radish
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Daikon Radish
Prepping daikon Removing bitterness The flavor of summer daikon differs by section. To eat it evenly, salt it beforehand to draw out the pungency and…
- Carrot
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Carrot
Prepping carrots Bringing out the color Be careful, because ice water can bring out bitterness and off-flavors. Boil in hot water, then rinse in…
- Burdock Root
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Burdock Root
Prepping burdock root Bringing out the color / removing bitterness Vinegar is effective at stopping the bitterness, and flour keeps the umami in…
- Shimeji Mushroom
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Shimeji Mushroom
Prepping shimeji mushrooms Bringing out the color / removing bitterness Camellia leaves work to remove harshness. Use about 5 leaves per 2 liters of…
- Shiitake Mushroom
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Shiitake Mushroom
Prepping shiitake mushrooms Bringing out the color Brushing on oil lets it grill faster and keeps the aroma. You can also deep-fry it in oil and pour…
- Green beans
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Green beans
Prepping green beans Bringing out the color If you boil them too long, the thin skin will peel off. ① Trim them. ② Lightly salt them. ③ Add salt and…
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