Spinach
Trails to Tsukiji · Season 2017 · Episode 6
Our focus today is spinach, of which Japan is the third-largest producer in the world. While spinach is a vegetable found around the world, the Japanese have put their own unique spin on it, making it a common ingredient in traditional Japanese cuisine. The most popular varieties are exceptionally flavorful and have surprisingly sweet roots. Join reporter Shari as she visits farmers and specialists to find out how the Japanese have made this ubiquitous vegetable their own.
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Season
2017
Episode
6
Air Date
15/Mar/2017
Air Time
16:30
Runtime
30 min
Overview
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Our focus today is spinach, of which Japan is the third-largest producer in the world. While spinach is a vegetable found around the world, the Japanese have put their own unique spin on it, making it a common ingredient in traditional Japanese cuisine. The most popular varieties are exceptionally flavorful and have surprisingly sweet roots. Join reporter Shari as she visits farmers and specialists to find out how the Japanese have made this ubiquitous vegetable their own.
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