Japanese daikon is one of the foods that I most used when it comes to Japanese home-cooking. When I have to make a veggies dish and there is no green vegetables in the fridge, this daikon salad is always the first thing that comes to mind!
| INGREDIENTS | |
|---|---|
| Daikon | About 3 inches / 8cm long |
| [SAUCE] Soy Sauce | 1½ Tablespoons |
| [SAUCE] Roasted Sesame Oil | 1½ Tablespoons |
| [SAUCE] Japanese Grain Vinegar | 2 Teaspoons |
| [SAUCE] Sugar | ½ Teaspoon |
| [SAUCE] White Sesame Seeds | 1½ Teaspoons |
| (Optional) Bonito Flakes (Katsuobushi) | A Sprinkle |
| (Optional) Shredded Dried Nori Seaweed | A Sprinkle |
DIRECTIONS
- Thinly slice about 3inches/8cm worth of daikon.
- Soak the sliced daikon in cold water for 5 minutes.
- Drain the water and slightly pat dry the daikon with kitchen paper.
- Combine the [SAUCE] ingredients and toss well with the daikon.
- Right before serving, you may also sprinkle some bonito flakes and shredded dried nori seaweed on top!
- DŌZO!
Recipe adapted from [here]
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