Trails to Tsukiji - Season 3 - Eps 3: Hakusai
Hakusai, also known as Chinese cabbage, is a large vegetable that can weigh up to 3kg. Rich with glutamic acid, hakusai is a winter specialty and a must for hot pot dishes, including a special stew eaten by sumo wrestlers. Hakusai has a light taste that makes it perfect for Japanese, Chinese and even western cuisine. Join us to find out how farmers protect hakusai in the cold winter months and a special technique for pickling this special winter vegetable.
About Trails to Tsukiji
Title: Trails to Tsukiji
First Air Date: 2015-04-01
Last Air Date: 2019-03-20
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 93
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: TV Man Union, NHK
Synopsis
"Trails to Tsukiji" is a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic Tsukiji Market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.
