Benefits…
The leaves are rich in carotene, flavonoids, vitamins, chlorogenic acid, and potassium. Amongst the many health benefits of crown daisy are antioxidant protection, reduced risk of lung cancer, and protection against kidney stones, cardiovascular problems, bloating, and bone loss.
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enjoyed crown daisies raw.
Crown daisies aren’t just for soups: A fresh take on a popular Japanese vegetable
Crown daisies (Glebionis coronaria), otherwise known as chrysanthemum greens and 春菊 shungiku in Japanese, are in season from November to February every year.
In recent years, they can be found in Japanese supermarkets all year round, but since they're more readily available when they're in season, many people put crown daisies in foods that taste great in the cold winter months, such as hot pot dishes, sukiyaki, and soups.
For this reason, many Japanese people have the notion that crown daisies are only good when cooked.
A fresh take on a winter favorite
"Crown daisies can be enjoyed without cooking them."
This message, posted by the Twitter account of 全農広報部, the PR Department of Zen-Noh, Japan's National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations (@zennoh_food), surely caught many netizens by surprise.
Along with the message, the Tweet shared a delicious-looking salad using fresh crown daisies.
Simply cut the leaves into 3 cm pieces, and add cubes of silken tofu, bacon, and other ingredients of your choice as well as your choice of dressing for a tasty and healthy crown daisy salad.
Although they're delicious when cooked, you can enjoy the aroma and texture of crown daisy leaves more by eating them raw.
The stems are a little tough, so it's best to separate them for use in miso soup and other hot dishes.
While some people expressed their surprise and excitement with comments such as: "I didn't know that" and "I want to try it right now," others revealed that they already enjoyed crown daisies raw.
If you're looking for a new salad idea and can find crown daisies where you live, why not give it a try?
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In recent years, they can be found in Japanese supermarkets all year round, but since they're more readily available when they're in season, many people put crown daisies in foods that taste great in the cold winter months, such as hot pot dishes, sukiyaki, and soups.
For this reason, many Japanese people have the notion that crown daisies are only good when cooked.
A fresh take on a winter favorite
"Crown daisies can be enjoyed without cooking them."
This message, posted by the Twitter account of 全農広報部, the PR Department of Zen-Noh, Japan's National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations (@zennoh_food), surely caught many netizens by surprise.
Along with the message, the Tweet shared a delicious-looking salad using fresh crown daisies.
Simply cut the leaves into 3 cm pieces, and add cubes of silken tofu, bacon, and other ingredients of your choice as well as your choice of dressing for a tasty and healthy crown daisy salad.
Image: Reproduced with permission from 全農広報部, the PR Department of Zen-Noh, Japan's National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations (@zennoh_food)
The stems are a little tough, so it's best to separate them for use in miso soup and other hot dishes.
While some people expressed their surprise and excitement with comments such as: "I didn't know that" and "I want to try it right now," others revealed that they already enjoyed crown daisies raw.
If you're looking for a new salad idea and can find crown daisies where you live, why not give it a try?
Read more stories from grape Japan.
-- Japanese man questioned by police for holding a bag of “greens”
-- Leave the gun, take 7-Eleven Japan’s new delicious chocolate cannoli
-- Nissin’s Chicken Ramen mascot teases netizens about their bonus in viral post
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Charlie Sommers
I use them in stir-fries and have often used them as a component in a garden salad. Delicious!
1( +1 / -0 )falseflagsteve
No, thank you; those dishes look ghastly, and the sort of thing the elderly or a hippy would eat.
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Crown Daisy Vegetable Seeds, Tong Ho, Asian Herb Non-GMO (500 Seeds)
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Daisy |
| Brand | Generic |
| Material Feature | GMO Free |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| Unit Count | 1000.0 Count |
| Product Care Instructions | Water |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Number of Pieces | 500 |
About this item
- Tong ho is popular in Chinese stir-fry vegetable dishes, and is remarkable for its bittersweet, peppery flavour.
- It is also notable for its use as a herb and its application in salads or soups.
