{"product_id":"white-tokyo-salad-turnips-with-tops","title":"Hakurei Tokyo Turnips with Tops","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"page-width rte\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Hakurei White Tokyo Salad Turnips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHakurei turnips are prized for their exceptional sweetness, crisp texture, and remarkable versatility. Often called \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Tokyo Turnips\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSalad Turnips\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are harvested with their tender greens attached and are among the first vegetables many chefs associate with spring and early summer. Every part of the plant—from root to leaf—is edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eBaby\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e sizes, packed with tops attached in \u003cstrong\u003e12-count\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e18-count\u003c\/strong\u003e bunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Hakurei Turnips?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHakurei\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese salad turnip bred for sweetness rather than storage. Unlike traditional turnips, these smooth white roots have virtually no bitterness and can be enjoyed raw straight from the field. Their delicate greens are equally valuable, offering a mild, spinach-like flavor that can be sautéed, wilted, or used fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir crisp texture and clean flavor have made them a favorite among chefs, who use them in everything from refined tasting menus to simple seasonal salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do They Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy, and exceptionally mild, with a crisp bite reminiscent of a radish but none of the sharp heat. Young roots are tender enough to eat whole, while larger turnips retain their sweetness and develop a slightly richer flavor when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe greens are tender, mildly peppery, and excellent cooked or raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Hakurei Turnips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe raw with flaky salt, butter, or good olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice thinly for salads, crudo, or vegetable platters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick pickle or ferment whole or sliced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast, sauté, braise, or grill until lightly caramelized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarinate in a mixture of white miso, rice vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil for a classic Japanese preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilt or sauté the greens with garlic, ginger, or butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHakurei turnips pair beautifully with miso, soy sauce, citrus, fresh herbs, yogurt, butter, seafood, and spring vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy They're Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike storage turnips bred for long keeping, Hakurei turnips are grown for tenderness, sweetness, and immediate eating quality. Harvested fresh with their greens intact, they deliver exceptional texture and flavor that quickly declines with extended storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey've become a staple in restaurant kitchens because they require little preparation while offering both outstanding flavor and elegant presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce via \u003cstrong\u003eovernight delivery nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAt checkout, please select your \u003cstrong\u003epreferred delivery date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Deadlines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by \u003cstrong\u003eFriday at 12 PM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eTuesday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by \u003cstrong\u003eMonday at 12 PM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eThursday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf a delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will arrive on the next available business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"Baby \/ 12 ct","offer_id":52188448424237,"sku":"HKTPB12-8","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baby \/ 18 ct","offer_id":52188448457005,"sku":"HKTPB18-8","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ 12 ct","offer_id":52188448489773,"sku":"HKTPS12-8","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ 18 ct","offer_id":52188448522541,"sku":"HKTPS18-8","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/Turnipwhitefield.png?v=1782694349","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/white-tokyo-salad-turnips-with-tops","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}