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Dive into our collection of 12 Japanese Daikon Recipes. You will learn delicious ways to make the most of this versatile veggie, from leaves to the bottom!
Daikon is a Japanese root vegetable, and the crunchy texture and tenderness make it a perfect side dish or complement to many dishes! Do you know that Daikon is a whole food? It’s not just the roots we should be eating, but also all that skin and leaves. There isn’t anything in there to throw away!
I have listed my favorite daikon recipes below – all simple and easy to make! Plus, for quick tips on cooking daikon, check out my how-to guide. Let’s dive in!
1. Daikon Salad with Sesame Dressing
ThisDaikon Saladis a quick and easy recipe with a creamy sesame dressing. If you’re looking for a simple and delicious way to enjoy daikon, this recipe is perfect!
2. Pickled Daikon
ThisJapanese Pickled Daikon Radishis an excellent side or accompaniment to any meal. It’s crunchy, sweet, and refreshing, so it’ll go well with any dish! Traditional pickles take time, but give this easy pickled daikon recipe a try!
3. Honey Daikon
ThisHoney Daikonis a whole-food, natural syrup that has been made from real food! If you are looking for a homemade cough syrup, try this one!
4. Daikon Oroshi
Daikon Oroshi is a Japanese condiment made by grating raw daikon radish. The refreshing taste of daikon oroshi is often served with grilled fish and tempura in Japan, as it helps break down fatty foods.
5. Daikon Oroshi Mochi
ThisDaikon Oroshi Mochiis a delicious snack made with chewy mochi rice cakes topped with refreshing grated daikon. If you’re a fan of Japanese flavors, you will love this!
6. Daikon Nimono (Simmered Daikon)
Cook daikon and atsuage (deep-fried tofu) slowly in a pot and enjoy this Daikon Nimono Recipe. It’s flavorful, tender, and so easy to break with chopsticks.
7. Daikon Miso Soup
ThisDaikon Miso Soupis a hearty and healthy Japanese soup. The daikons are tender, and the dashi (soup stock) has an umami flavor that makes it rich in taste. If you love daikon and soup, this recipe is for you!
8. Daikon Skin Stir-Fry
This simple but tastyDaikon Stir Fryonly takes 10 minutes, so it’s the perfect dish if you’re looking for something quick tonight!
9. Fried Daikon
Looking for a tasty side dish with Japanese daikon radish? ThisFried Daikonis crispy outside with a soft juicy inside that you can’t resist!
10. Kiriboshi Daikon Salad
Kiriboshi Daikon Saladis a delicious, healthy, and filling dish. It has the natural taste of sweetness with a chewy texture that satisfies you!
11. Daikon Leaves Furikake
Furikake (Japanese rice seasoning) is the most popular way to eat daikon leaves. It’s an easy-to-make and delicious condiment to eat with starchy Japanese rice.
How to prepare: Stir fry chopped daikon leaves with sesame oil, add 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of mirin, and Katsuobushi (option, bonito flakes), and cook until the water evaporates. Turn off the heat and add toasted sesame seeds.
12. Daikon Leaves Green Smoothie
I love daikon radishes with leaves! Fresh daikon leaves are the perfect ingredient for a green smoothie. They are richer in vitamin C and calcium than white roots!
How to prepare: Use a handful of leaves. Wash the leaves, cut them into four, add to a blender with one or two bananas and a kiwi, pour 1 cup of water (or more) and blend until smooth.
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12 Easy Japanese Daikon Radish Recipes
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Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Juri Austin
Daikon radishes are earthy but versatile vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked. If you want to learn how to cook it, here are 12 Japanese daikon radish recipes to help you get started!
Ingredients
- 1 Daikon radish
Instructions
Pick a recipe from these Japanese daikon recipes
Daikon Salad with Sesame Dressing
Pickled Daikon
Honey Daikon
Daikon Oroshi
Daikon Oroshi Mochi
Daikon Nimono (Simmered Daikon)
Daikon Miso Soup
Daikon Skin Stir-Fry
Fried Daikon
Kiriboshi Daikon Salad
Follow the recipe instructions and enjoy the delicious dish!
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Notes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: daikon recipes
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