Here is the simple instruction on how to slice Negi (Japanese long green onion) into Shiraga Negi (white thin strips) for garnishing as you see in the picture above.
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Here is the simple instruction on how to julienne leeks or Negi (Japanese long green onion) into Shiraga Negi (white thin strips) for garnishing.
- 1 Negi (long green onion) (leek or 2-3 green onions)
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Cut off the green part. We will only need white part for Shiraga Negi. Cut the white part into 2 to 1 ½ inch pieces.
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For white parts, make an incision lengthwise and remove the soft green core. Keep all the green part for other cooking.
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Open up and stack the white part of negi.
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Cut the white part thinly into thin julienned strips.
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Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to remove bitterness and drain well. Put it in an air-tight container or cover with plastic wrap. We use Shiraga Negi to garnish Chashu, Kakuni, etc.
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