Akutsu negi; red Welsh onion from Ibaraki
A rare regional term for a red variety of Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) grown in Ibaraki Prefecture. Primarily encountered in local food contexts.
Akutsu negi is known as a specialty product of Ibaraki Prefecture.
Using Akutsu negi in this dish enhances the flavor.
Alternate spelling using the kanji for onion; less common.
圷 (Akutsu) is a place name in Ibaraki Prefecture, combined with ねぎ (Welsh onion). The exact origin of the cultivar name is uncertain.