Osaka shirona (bok choy and cabbage hybrid)
A specific vegetable variety, a hybrid of bok choy and cabbage, known as Osaka shirona. Used in cooking, especially in Japanese cuisine.
Osaka shirona is often used in hot pot dishes.
The crisp texture of Osaka shirona is key in this recipe.
Commonly used spelling with partial kana.
Alternate spelling using the kanji 菜 for 'vegetable'.
Rare spelling; 白菜 is normally read はくさい, so this may cause confusion.
Named after Osaka, where it is commonly grown, and しろな (white greens), referring to its pale stems. The exact derivation is uncertain.