What are the standard Kyoto vegetables? Introducing OYAOYA's 6 most popular choices
Dried Kamo eggplant
It is a traditional Kyoto vegetable with over 300 years of history, having been cultivated extensively in the Kamigamo region of Kyoto. The firm, fine-grained flesh is soft but does not fall apart easily when cooked, and has a sweet, delicious taste that melts in your mouth.
In addition, by drying, the flesh becomes firmer than when it is raw, and it has a sweet taste with a subtle and elegant fragrance. When heated, it has a soft and gooey texture, like roasted eggplant. You can enjoy the sweetness reminiscent of fruit.
Soy milk chilled soup with dried Kamo eggplant
This cold soup contains soy milk, which gives it a rich, mellow flavor and makes it easy to swallow. The addition of colorful summer vegetables deepens the flavor as you chew it.
Dried Manganji peppers
This Kyoto vegetable is said to have originated in Maizuru City in the northern area of Kyoto Prefecture and is thick and large among sweet chili peppers. Its characteristic is its green color which retains a fresh fragrance.
Even when dried, the fleshy flesh remains satisfying to eat. Instead, the refreshing flavor of the green chili peppers is even stronger than when eaten raw.
Cream pasta made with dried Manganji peppers
A quick and easy pasta dish recommended for those working from home. A thick and juicy cream pasta made with salmon flakes and dried Manganji peppers. Recipe here
Dried Fushimi Chili Peppers
This traditional vegetable from Kyoto is recorded to have been cultivated in the Fushimi area in books from the Edo period. Although it is a type of chili pepper, the sweet Fushimi chili pepper has a taste that seems to have stolen the spiciness. It is also characterized by its soft texture and refreshing aroma. Click here for the product
Chinese rice porridge made with dried Fushimi chili peppers
This is a recipe that will warm your body and soul. If you have chicken, simmer it together to make chicken porridge. Recipe here
Dried Kujo green onions
Green onions have been cultivated since the Nara period and are the oldest of all Kyoto vegetables. The leaves are soft, rich in flavor and very sweet. In winter, when they are in season, the leaves become thicker and even sweeter. Click here for the product
Dried Kujo green onion roll
It is also said to be good for recovery after childbirth or illness, so it is a dish you should eat when you have a cold. Recipe here
Dried Shogoin radish
It is one of Kyoto's most representative traditional vegetables, said to have originated in the Shogoin region of Kyoto in the late Edo period . The large, perfectly round fruit is full of water and is soft but does not fall apart when cooked, and is slightly sweet.
Dried Shogoin radish marinated in honey
When I was a child, if I had a sore throat or felt like I was coming down with a cold, I remember drinking hot water mixed with honey radish. I recreated that with dried Shogoin radish. Here's the recipe .
Dried Mizuna
Mizuna is actually one of the few vegetables native to Japan, and has long been cultivated in the Kansai region, mainly in Kyoto. It is dried to bring out its aroma and texture, so when eating it, you should rehydrate it in water or cook it. Click here for the product
Dried Mizuna and Canned Mackerel Rice
A simple but delicious recipe for rice cooked with colorful red mizuna and canned mackerel. The texture of mizuna is delicious, something that can only be achieved with dried vegetables, and the concentrated water content ensures that the flavor of the rice is not diluted. Click here for the recipe .
Dried Mibuna
Mibuna, a traditional Kyoto vegetable, is well known for its crispness and tangy aroma as a Kyoto pickle. Taniguchi Farm's Kyoto Mibuna, which can be eaten raw after washing, is beautiful with a vibrant yellowish green color, and is soft and has an exceptional flavor. It is popular not only as a pickle or salad, but also when boiled or grilled. Click here for the product .
Enjoy Kyoto vegetables through dried vegetables!
Kyoto vegetables are traditional but not so common. Dried vegetables allow you to easily enjoy Kyoto vegetables, and Kyoto lovers can immerse themselves even more. If you are planning to visit Kyoto, get to know Kyoto and enjoy it beforehand! OYAOYA sells a set of Kyoto vegetables, so be sure to check it out!
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