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You may be curious about how Sendai Yukina is different from regular Yukina and what its flavor is. In Sendai, it is a popular winter vegetable, making it a delightful addition to your dinner table during the cold winter months
This time, we will introduce the charm of Sendai Yukina, which is not often seen outside the prefecture
We have also included some recipe variations, so please take a look!
How long has Sendai Yukina been around?
In the history of Sendai Yukina, it has existed as a vegetable and has been cultivated since ancient times
It is unclear when it first began to be cultivated in the Sendai region, but the "fuyuuna (called yukina in Sendai)" mentioned in Yoshino Hirano's "Vegetable Cultivation Methods" (1906) is thought to be the current Sendai yukina. The name Sendai yukina appears in the Watanabe Seed Farm catalogue from the early Showa period. It is speculated that Sendai yukina was cultivated by imitating the cultivation method of yukina grown near Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture during the Edo period, and that this was the native winter greens that were cultivated
Sendai Yukina has evolved into its current form and has been cultivated as a precious winter vegetable for people since ancient times
The difference between Sendai Yukina and regular Yukina
Although both are called Yukina, they have different harvest times and appearances. Both Sendai Yukina and Yukina have ancient wisdom that brings out their sweetness and how to enjoy them. Both are delicious to eat
Sendai Yukina
Sendai Yukina is one of Sendai's traditional vegetables. Its leaves are thick, dark green, and curled, with thick stems. It is harvested before the frost of winter arrives, and although it has a distinctive bitter taste, the cold winter weather concentrates its sweetness, bringing out its delicious flavor
Yukina
Yukina is one of Yamagata's traditional vegetables. It is widely cultivated in Yamagata, and its leaves and stems are whitish-green. It is harvested between November and December and buried in the soil to preserve its sweetness during the cold, snowy weather
Nutritional value of Sendai Yukina
Sendai Yukina, characterized by its deep green color, is also rich in nutrients, especially beta-carotene, which is known to prevent arteriosclerosis. It is also converted into vitamin A in the body, which is said to help maintain healthy hair and skin, and protect the respiratory system, including the lungs and coughs
It's the perfect vegetable for the winter when our skin gets dry and we're more likely to catch a cold due to the cold weather. It's something we want to eat as much as possible
Delicious arranged dishes
We will introduce some delicious recipes that allow you to eat lots of nutritious Sendai Yukina
Sendai Yukina (Simmered Greens)
This is a classic ohitashi dish. It's delicious with not only soy sauce but also dashi soy sauce of your choice
Sendai is also home to Sendai miso and Sendai beef tongue chili oil, so you can enjoy various variations of ohitashi. Why not try the bittersweet taste of Sendai Yukina in ohitashi?
Stir-fried seasonal firefly squid and Sendai Yukina with garlic
This is an appetizing stir-fry made with the protein of firefly squid and the nutritious green vegetable Sendai Yukina, seasoned with garlic
Sendai Yukina is also perfect for stir-frying. The beta-carotene contained in the nutrients is more easily absorbed when cooked with oil. By stir-frying, you can efficiently consume it. The unique bitterness of Sendai Yukina is brought out by stir-frying, making it easier to eat. It also reduces the volume, so you can eat a lot
Sendai Aoba Gyoza
Sendai Aoba Gyoza was born as a local specialty of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Sendai Yukina (Sendai Yukina) is kneaded into the gyoza skin, and the vibrant green color represents the green leaves of Sendai, the city of trees
It can be found in restaurants in Sendai city, and of course it's also delicious and fun to make at home. It's a delightful dish that lets you eat plenty of Sendai Yukina
You can purchase it at supermarkets and farm-direct retailers in Sendai city. It is also available through mail order, and is popular for delivery to your home or as a gift. Be sure to try the taste of Sendai
Sendai Yukina is a nutritious and excellent product
In this article, we introduced Sendai Yukina, a traditional vegetable from Sendai
Unlike the common Yukina, it has a deep green color, thick leaves, and a unique bitter taste that makes it satisfying to eat. It is an excellent vegetable that allows you to easily and deliciously consume a large amount of green and yellow vegetables, which are often in short supply
On a cold day, a hot pot filled with Sendai Yukina makes a wonderful treat
Eat nutritious Sendai Yukina to stay healthy and get through the cold winter
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