Karashina: Red Asian Mustard
(Brassica juncea)
Nutritional Information:
A good source of potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A and vitamin K.-
100g raw leaves contain:
- 60 mg sodium
620 mg potassium
140 mg calcium
21 mg magnesium
72 mg phosphorus
22 mg iron
0.9 mg zinc
2800 µg beta-carotene (vitamin A)
230 µg retinol
0.12 mg vitamin B1
0.27 mg vitamin B2
0.25 mg vitamin B6
64 mg vitamin C
260 µg vitamin K
310 µg folic acid
How to Enjoy it:
The leaves are smooth-textured and watery, having a strong mustard flavour which is milder in the young leaves. Eat raw in salad or use to wrap cooked sausages and other meats, or to wrap balls of rice. Good in stir-fries
