naganegi

[Japanese_Romaji]

Asian leeks. A variety of thin leek up to 60 cm (2f ft) long grown in China and Japan. Only the white part is used and has the flavour of a mild spring onion (US: scallion), than which it is thicker. It is good grilled or used in salads, poached or baked.

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