IBARAKI, Jan 26 (News On Japan) –
Whether fried as tempura, stewed, or tossed in a salad, the crunchy texture of ‘renkon’ (lotus root) makes it scrumptious in numerous dishes. This versatile ingredient is presently an ideal discount.
Akidai President Hiroshi Akihira, with 37 years within the business, says, “I’ve never seen renkon this affordable before.”
The worth is round 48 yen per 100 grams, roughly half the same old price, making it an distinctive deal in shops.
At the height of the harvest season, we visited the renkon fields in Kasumigaura, Ibaraki Prefecture. The infinite renkon fields have been busy with harvesters waist-deep in water even on the twenty fifth. The yield is…
Renkon farmer Kazuya Egoda notes, “The harvest is much larger than usual this year.”
Egoda’s discipline, about 2.5 instances the dimensions of Tokyo Dome, additionally boasts a bumper crop. Why is that this 12 months so fruitful for renkon?
Egoda explains, “In the past year or two, there’s been no typhoon damage at all.”
The giant leaves of renkon make them vulnerable to wind harm. Typhoons can severely have an effect on their progress by tearing the leaves.
However, final autumn noticed minimal storm impression, leading to elevated renkon yield, about 30% greater than typical. Furthermore…
President Akihira of Akidai says, “It’s been a warm winter this year. That has allowed for considerable growth, leading to many large and plump quality renkon. They’re delicious, affordable, and abundant in supply this year.”
Source: ANN