Turnip Namenia

Leafy Green


Origin

East Asia.



Fun Fact

Turnip greens, that became a key element of Southern African-American delicacies, have their origin throughout the times of slavery. The slave owners would reserve the turnip roots for themselves, leaving behind the leaves for the slaves.

Taste Profile

Turnip Namenia has a bitter, peppery flavour with a hint of lemon.

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Use

Classic use example

Turnip Namenia leaves can be cooked and served with rice and beans.

Turnip Namenia leaves can be used in salads and sandwiches.


Special use example

Turnip Namenia tops are often used to make a fantastic kimchi.

Pairings

Olive oil

Soy sauce

Onions

Legumes

How to harvest

Instructions:

●Remove the bigger outer leaves.

(Harvesting Style 4)

● Remove yellow and dead leaves.


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