Japanese simmered turnips
Kabu no Nimono is a classic Japanese home-style dish featuring small turnips gently simmered in a savory-sweet broth. It typically includes turnip greens, kombu dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, creating a comforting and subtly flavored side dish. Originating from Japan, it's a staple of 'washoku' (traditional Japanese cuisine) often enjoyed year-round.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories and fat, providing a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium from the turnips. A typical serving is around 80-120 calories, making it a light, nutrient-dense addition to a meal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Kabu no Nimono highlights the Japanese culinary principle of 'shun' (eating seasonally) and showcases the 'nose-to-tail' vegetable use by incorporating the nutritious greens. Nutritionally, simmering helps retain water-soluble vitamins while the dashi base adds umami without excessive salt.
