noun
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.
大阪しろなは鍋料理によく使われる。
Osaka shirona is often used in hot pot dishes.
このレシピでは大阪しろなのシャキシャキ感がポイントです。
The crisp texture of Osaka shirona is key in this recipe.
Named after Osaka, where it is commonly grown, and しろな (white greens), referring to its pale stems. The exact derivation is uncertain.