What are Komatsuna?
Komatsuna, or in Japanese mustard spinach, is a leafy vegetable. Komatsuna has a taste often described as a mixture of mustard and cabbage with spinach. Mustard spinach is used widely in Asian cooking, but I have never used it before. I am a big fan already, as there are so many options!
What does Komatsuna mean?
Aa, I didn’t know much about Komatsuna, and I researched and found it below from Wikipedia and shared it with you.
“The name ‘komatsuna’ means ‘greens of Komatsu’ in Japanese, a reference to the village of Komatsugawa in Edogawa, Tokyo, where it was heavily grown during the Edo period. It was named by Tokugawa Yoshimune, the eighth shogun, who visited Edogawa in 1719 for hunting and stopped at the local Katori Shrine for lunch. The shrine priest served him soup with a rice cake and a local leaf vegetable. The shogun was impressed by the vegetable’s flavour and named it Komatsuna, after the nearby Komatsu River (which gives Komatsugawa its name). To this day, the Shin-Koiwa Katori Shrine offers Komatsuna to the deities on New Year’s Eve. People who come to the shrine to pray on New Year’s Day are also given Komatsuna for good luck in the new year”.
What can you use Komatsuna for?
Komatsuna is a versatile vegetable and can be used in many things. It has a fresh, sweet taste and crunchy texture.
The early baby leaves from Komatsuna can be used fresh in salads, while the older leaves can be prepared for either wok food or soup, as it stays firm.
I decided to use them in waffles. Probably no surprise here, haha! I like to do all kinds of things in my waffles and enjoy trying new things!
You can add Komatsuna in baking, such as waffles, pancakes and bread rolls or smoothies, for that matter.
Back to Komatsuna Waffles
Komatsuna Waffles have a mild taste, and you can use the waffles for any meal during the day, as you wish.
If you have any leftovers, you can freeze them with a small baking paper between each one. That way, you can quick and easily prepare a meal if you are in a hurry. You only have to defrost in the microwave or toast the waffles for a few minutes, and you are good to go.
Good luck!
More inspiration?
I can give you more waffle inspirations, such as banana, chocolate chip waffles or zucchini, cabbage waffles, and much more; click here.
PrintKomatsuna Waffles (Gluten-Free & Low FODMAP)
Komatsuna Waffles have a mild taste, and you can use the waffles for any meal during the day, as you wish.
- Udbytte: 8–10 1x
- Kategori: Waffles
- Kost: Glutenfri
ingredienser
300g Komatsuna
6 Eggs
100g Cottage cheese
1–1,1/2 dl Milk or water (60 or 90g)
1/2 dl Oil (30g)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Cardamom
1 tsp Thyme or fresh (small handful)
1 tsp Xanthan gum *
90g Oatmeal GF
100g Bob Red Mill flour 1X1 * or self-raising flour
Instruktioner
Blend Komatsuna with eggs and milk and pour into a medium bowl.
Heat the waffle iron.<br>
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir/mix until well combined.
Bake the waffles for 2-4 minutes on each side, depending on the crispiness you prefer.
Use it instead of bread to serve the waffles, and put your favourite toppings on. I think it works very well with chicken because of the curry in the waffles.
Noter
Eat & Enjoy!
* Xanthan gum gives gluten-free baked goods a soft texture and moist crumb that we know from the classic baked goods.
* Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 is a flour blend you use where you usually use wheat flour. I recommend the product, and I order from Amazon & Iherb.
