{"product_id":"organic-kyoto-red-carrots","title":"Kyoto Carrots - 5 lb Box - No TOps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyoto Red Heirloom Carrots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eA Chef’s Introduction · A Challenge Worth Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eWe first heard about \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto carrots from Chef Mike Anthony of Gramercy Tavern\u003c\/strong\u003e. Conversations with chefs often introduce us to vegetables that deserve a place in our fields, and these long, richly colored Japanese carrots caught our attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eGrowing them in our corner of New York is tricky. Kyoto carrots are a challenge in our area, but their distinctive sweetness, scarlet color, and tender texture give us good reason to make the effort. They are the kind of vegetable that keeps farming interesting—and makes the harvest especially satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eA Japanese heirloom of the \u003cstrong\u003eKintoki type\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kyoto Red develops long roots with a striking red color. Beautiful on the plate and versatile in the kitchen, these carrots bring something special to even a simple meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are fresh carrots for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eFlavor and Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eKyoto Red carrots have a pronounced sweetness and a delicate carrot flavor. Enjoy them raw for a crisp bite, or cook them until tender to bring their sweetness forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTheir long shape makes a beautiful presentation when halved lengthwise and roasted. A little butter or olive oil and salt is enough to start; miso, ginger, citrus, and sesame also pair beautifully with their sweet, earthy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eFrom Kyoto’s Kitchen Traditions to Our Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eKintoki carrots have a special place in Japanese cooking, particularly in Kyoto cuisine and New Year’s dishes. Their red color brings warmth to winter meals, whether they are gently simmered, glazed, or paired with white daikon in a bright vinegar-dressed salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAt Norwich Meadows Farm, that culinary tradition meets our own growing conditions. Chef Mike Anthony’s introduction gave us a reason to explore the variety; growing it here gives us the chance to share it with your kitchen. That exchange between cooks and farmers is one of the pleasures behind what we grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eHow to Use Kyoto Red Carrots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eShave into ribbons for salads with citrus and a light vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eRoast whole or halved lengthwise with olive oil and salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eGlaze gently with butter, ginger, and a splash of stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eSimmer in dashi or vegetable broth until just tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eJulienne with daikon for a crisp, vinegar-dressed salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eQuick-pickle for rice bowls, sandwiches, and vegetable platters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBlend into a smooth carrot soup with ginger or leeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eSimple Miso-Butter Kyoto Carrots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eScrub the carrots well and halve thicker roots lengthwise. Place in a wide pan with a small splash of water and a little butter. Cover and simmer gently until just tender, adding more water as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eUncover and let the remaining water cook away. Toss with a small spoonful of white miso loosened with warm water, coating the carrots in a light glaze. Finish with lemon juice and sesame seeds. Taste before adding salt, as the miso contributes its own seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eWe ship on \u003cstrong\u003eMondays and Wednesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e. Orders placed by \u003cstrong\u003eThursday at 12 PM Eastern\u003c\/strong\u003e ship the following Monday; orders placed by \u003cstrong\u003eSunday at 12 PM Eastern\u003c\/strong\u003e ship the following Wednesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBecause this is freshly harvested produce, availability may vary throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\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":"Default Title","offer_id":68260934549805,"sku":"PRKY5-8","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/kyotoforblog.png?v=1794108117","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/organic-kyoto-red-carrots","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}