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Uncommon veggies in Japan: Yellow squash and rhubarb

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Rhubarb (left) and squash (right) Credit: Mayu Tomaru (left) Freepik (right)

Australia is home to many vegetables that are rarely seen in Japan. This week, we take a look at rhubarb and squash — and apparently, rhubarb can even be turned into “neriume,” a Japanese-style salted plum paste!


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By Mayu Tomaru

Presented by Yumi Oba

Source: SBS



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Australia is home to many vegetables that are rarely seen in Japan. This week, we take a look at rhubarb and squash — and apparently, rhubarb can even be turned into “neriume,” a Japanese-style salted plum paste!


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