How to Cook Mizuna - Cooking Times
Leafy Greens
Season: Winter, Spring
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Use in salads as-is. Crispy crunchy texture is the appeal
💧 Boil
15-30 sec
From boiling water
Blanch briefly and transfer to cold water. Also add at end of hot pot
🔥 Stir-fry
30 sec-1 min
High heat, quick cooking. Key is to retain the texture
📡 Microwave
30 sec-1 min
1 bunch at 600W. Squeeze out water thoroughly
♨️ Steam
1-2 min
Be careful — over-steaming makes it limp
Common Mistakes
- Overcooking and losing the crunch — add at the very end, even in hot pot