noun
Chinese yellow chives; yellow garlic chives
A vegetable produced by growing garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) without light, resulting in a yellow color and milder flavor. Used in various Asian cuisines.
黄にらは炒め物にすると美味しい。
Yellow chives are delicious when stir-fried.
このレシピには黄にらが必要です。
This recipe requires yellow garlic chives.
Compound of 黄 (ki, 'yellow') and にら (nira, 'garlic chives'). The yellow color results from growing the chives without sunlight.