Japanese food

Last update September 7, 2025

Japanese Food - Neghi -



  

Neghi

Welsh onion

With a stimulating, refreshing flavour, Neghi is an indispensable condiment for various Japanese dishes. Minutely ring sliced and sprinkled over Miso Shiru, Udon, Soba, Tōfu, or chopped into finger size pieces and added to Sukiyaki or other Nabe Ryori. In Western Japan, Ao Neghi (green Neghi), which is cultivated to harvest the upper green part (above the ground), is popular. On the other hand, the Eastern Japan style prefers Shiro (or Naga) Neghi (white or long Neghi), the lower white portion, which is grown buried underground. Either way, we can’t talk about Japanese cuisine without Neghi.

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Bundled Neghi available at a store. 		japanese-food-miso-shiru-naganeghi-aburage
Miso Shiru of Naga Neghi (white Neghi) and Abura Age. 		japanese-food-miso-shiru-tofu-negi
Miso Shiru of Tōfu and Ao Neghi.
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Bundled Neghi available at a store.

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Miso Shiru of Naga Neghi (white Neghi) and Abura Age.

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Miso Shiru of Tōfu and Ao Neghi.