Mizuna Greens

About

Mizuna Greens is a Japanese mustard green with dandelion-like jagged edge green leaves and piquant, mild peppery flavor. It is used in salads, stir-frys and soups. It grows well during the winter months.

Information

Other names: Xiu Cai, Japanese Greens, Kyona, Japanese Mustard, California Peppergrass, Potherb Mustard, and Spider Mustard
Translations: Mizuna Žalieji, Mizuna Verzilor, Mizuna Zeleni, Mizuna Zielonych, Mizuna Groenen, Mizuna ग्रीन्स, Mizuna Verdes, Mizuna зеленых, Mizuna Πράσινοι, Mizuna الخضر, Mizuna 녹색당, Mizuna zelených, Mizuna Hijau, Mizuna gulay, Mizuna绿党, Mizuno Verds, Mizuna Zelenih, Mizuno zelených, Mizuna Verdi, Mizuna הירוקים, Mizuna gröna, Мизуна Зелени, 水菜グリーンズ, Mizuna Verts, Mizuna Grünen, Mizuna Grønne, Mizuna Verdes, Mizuna зелених, Mizuna Vihreät, Mizuna Зелените

Physical Description

Mizuna has dandelion-like jagged edge dark green leaves.

Colors: Green

Preparation and Use

Salads and stir fry.

Social/Political

History: Mizuna has been widely used in Japan for centuries, though it most likely originated in China.

Author

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