The Veg
Komatsuna or Japanese mustard spinach is a leafy Asian green.. It is a variety of Brassica rapa, the plant species that also produces the turnip, mizuna, napa cabbage, and rapini. It is grown commercially in Japan and Taiwan. It is a versatile vegetable that is cooked and eaten in many ways.
Nutrition
This leafy vegetable is abundant in beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Komatsuna is said to contain 5 more times calcium than spinach.
Storage
Wrap in paper towel or newspaper and store in a refrigerator. If leaves start to look unhappy, soak the roots in water.
Cooking Tips
KOMATSUNA
Japanese Mustard Spinach
Komatsuna is a slightly bitter/mustardy Asian green, but it is not overly bitter. It can usually be used in place of mustard greens/tatsoi/bok choy etc. Great sautéed.,
Recipes
Some recipes we like:
Egg and Komatsuna Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry https://www.kikkoman.com/en/cookbook/recipe/00001473.html
Komatsuna with Creamy Polenta https://www.mydeliciousblog.com/komatsuna-with-creamy-polenta/
Komatsuna with Seasame Seeds https://www.kikkoman.com/en/cookbook/recipe/00001000.html
