滋賀県·特産品
Maibara Red Turnip
A single slice of the finished pickle boasts an eye-catching, brilliant red color. When you bite into it, a subtle sweetness spreads along with a crisp texture—this is the Maibara Red Turnip. Red turnips are a traditional vegetable that farmers in Maibara City have protected through seed saving. Both the flesh and the stem are red, growing in the cold climate at the foot of Mount Ibuki. When pickled, they take on a beautiful color and have been cherished as a preserved food for the winter months. Pickled in sweet vinegar, they can be enjoyed like a salad; pickled in salt, they serve as a perfect accompaniment to rice. Their vibrant colors brighten any dining table. Adding them to New Year's celebrations or Osechi cuisine adds a touch of elegance to festive meals. It is a taste of Shiga's winter, nurtured by life in a cold region.
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