Hakurei Turnips with Falafel Crumbs and Creamy Sesame

Poor turnips, too often relegated to the “soup stock” bag in supermarkets, with a carrot, an onion, and a sprig of wilted parsley as their only friends. Granted, they can be challenging to prepare properly, and they become bitter if they are not extremely fresh. So, if you are trying to convince yourself of their merits or to win over a turnip-hater, try to find hakureis—these beauties with a sweet, mild flavor are also known as Tokyo turnips. (If hakureis are unavailable, sim