Turnip Leaf and Small Fish Furikake

Ever wonder how turnip leaves and Shirasu (baby sardines) can go hand-in-hand?

Turnips are small, white, globe-shaped roots that comes with edible leaves. They are easily within reach from fall to winter so it is now the perfect season to source for fresh ones at the supermarket! The turnip greens used in this recipe are Japanese turnips, whereby the cultivation account goes back to the Pacific War when food was scarce.

You’ll be surprised that turnip greens contains wholesome goodness such as vitamins A, C, and K as well as folate and calcium. We’ve mentioned quite a bit about turnips, and what about Shirasu you may ask? Well, the small whitefish is abundant in vitamins such as Vitamin D, Vitamin B12; as well as minerals such as Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, to name a few.

In short, we absolutely enjoy Shirasu over rice. Why not consider hopping in the furikake bandwagon to effectively boosts a stronger and healthier body?

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Turnip Leaf and Small Fish Furikake Recipe

Homemade furikakes has a way to our hearts, and even more so to our tummies! This gastronomic addition will edify even the most seasoned lovers of turnip and Shirasu.

Turnip Leaf and Small Fish Furikake

Please enjoy the Japanese-style soft furikake that you can deliciously eat with hot rice. This recipe is very healthy, so please make and enjoy it with your family!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 1 Jar

Ingredients

  

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• 4 pieces Turnip Leaves
• 2 tbsp Baby Sardines
• Sesame Oil in an appropriate amount to your reference
• 2 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
• A pinch　Salt
• 1 tbsp Sake ★
• 2 tsp Mirin ★
• 2 tsp Soy Sauce ★

Instructions

 

• Wash the turnip leaves. After that, boil them swiftly and chop them.
• Put sesame oil in a frying pan. Then, add turnip leaves, baby sardines, and salt. Fry them well.
• Add seasoning with ★ and fry until the water is gone.
• Remove the frying pan from the heat and mix the furikake sesame seeds to complete.

Notes and Tips

• Turnip leaves are rich in nutrients such as β-carotene, vitamin C, and folic acid. The turnip leaves have a little astringency, so you can enjoy it more deliciously by boiling it quickly.

Recommended Products for Furikake

At Kawashima The Japanstore, we curated a recommended product you should try. Check out this domestically produced, additive-free furikake packed with calcium that is great for the family!