クワイ

noun

arrowhead (edible corm); Sagittaria trifolia var. edulis

Refers to the edible corm of the threeleaf arrowhead plant, a traditional vegetable in Japanese cuisine, especially eaten during New Year's celebrations.

• おせち料りょう理りにはクワイが入はいっていることが多おおい。

  Arrowhead corms are often included in New Year's dishes.

• クワイの煮に物ものはほくほくした食しょっ感かんが楽たのしめる。

  Simmered arrowhead corms have a pleasant, floury texture.