JAPANESE ginger (Zingiber mioga), sometimes called myoga, is a plant that’s not often grown in this country, but it deserves to be much more popular. It’s a delicious herb or vegetable, and also very ...

The Japanese aubergines used in ... For the lotus root crisps, heat a wok or deep-fat fryer with 500ml/18fl oz of vegetable oil to about 180C/350F (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous.