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japanese leek

 

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Noun japanese leek has 1 sense
  1. Welsh onion, Japanese leek, Allium fistulosum - Asiatic onion with slender bulbs; used as early green onions
    --1 is a kind of onion, onion plant, Allium cepa

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Japanese Leek

Description:

The Japanese leek, also known as "negi" in Japan, is a type of long green onion that is commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It has a milder flavor compared to regular onions and is often added to soups, stir-fries, and as a garnish for various dishes.

Senses:

Noun - Botany:

The Japanese leek refers to a perennial plant (Allium fistulosum) of the onion family, native to East Asia, with cylindrical, hollow leaves used as a vegetable.

Example: The Japanese leek is a key ingredient in many traditional Japanese dishes.

Noun - Culinary:

In culinary terms, Japanese leek refers to the green leaves and white bulbs of the plant, commonly used in Japanese cuisine for flavoring various dishes.

Example: Add some chopped Japanese leeks to your miso soup for an extra burst of flavor.

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