{"product_id":"organic-hinona-kabu-turnips","title":"Hinona Kabu Turnips - 5 lb Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-width rte\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Heirloom Turnips · Sweet and Peppery · Freshly Harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinona Kabu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking, slender Japanese turnip with vivid purple shoulders that fade into creamy white tips. Crisp and juicy when raw, it has a mild sweetness followed by a distinctive peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike round salad turnips, Hinona Kabu develops a long, narrow root with a firmer, denser texture. Both the roots and leafy green tops are edible, making it a beautiful and versatile vegetable from root to leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are fresh turnips for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor and Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinona Kabu has a crisp, juicy texture and a more pronounced flavor than mild white salad turnips. Its initial sweetness gives way to a clean, pleasantly peppery finish reminiscent of a delicate radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking mellows the peppery notes and brings forward the root’s natural sweetness. Its slender shape also creates an attractive presentation when the turnips are roasted whole or sliced lengthwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Hinona Kabu Turnips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice thinly and serve raw with sea salt, citrus, or vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-pickle with rice vinegar, salt, and a little sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerment for traditional-style Japanese pickles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast whole or halved with olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauté or glaze with butter, miso, or soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to salads, grain bowls, and vegetable platters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook the leafy tops as you would mustard greens or turnip greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSakura-Zuke: Cherry Blossom Pickles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinona Kabu is traditionally used to make \u003cem\u003esakura-zuke\u003c\/em\u003e, or “cherry blossom pickles.” When the purple-and-white roots are pickled, their natural color spreads through the turnips, producing delicate shades of pink reminiscent of cherry blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple quick pickle, slice the roots diagonally or into thin rounds, lightly salt them, and dress with rice vinegar and a small amount of sugar. Allow them to rest until lightly softened while retaining their crisp texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship on \u003cstrong\u003eMondays and Wednesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e. Orders placed by \u003cstrong\u003eThursday at 12 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e ship the following Monday; orders placed by \u003cstrong\u003eSunday at 12 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e ship the following Wednesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is freshly harvested produce, availability may vary throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown organically and harvested fresh at Norwich Meadows Farm in Norwich, New York.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lb Box","offer_id":52367646097709,"sku":"PRHK5-8","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_7560_35a568a0-744b-4dc9-ae07-97935473f3a5.jpg?v=1789322933","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/organic-hinona-kabu-turnips","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}