Turnips

About Hakurei Turnips

Like all turnips, the Hakurei, or Tokyo, turnip is a member of the Brassica family. It is a Japanese variety that is sometimes called “salad turnip” because it is crisp, juicy, and delicious raw. They have an even-textured density and are versatile enough to go with just about anything. The flavor is sweet and fruity and the texture is tender. These turnips work wonderfully in salads or slaws, either chopped or grated, but cooking enhances their natural sweetness. If you choose to cook the turnip root, rather than eating it raw, be aware that it cooks very fast, so steaming or sauteeing would be ideal cooking methods. The dark green hairless tops are useful raw, steamed, sauteed or stir-fried.

Sources: nymag.com and www.accokeek.org.

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