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Japanese Daikon & Lentil Curry (Vegan)

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Looking for a new way to enjoy daikon radish? Try this delicious Japanese-style daikon curry with lentils. Serve it over rice for a hearty meal!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • A flavorful and unique way to enjoy daikon radish in curry.
  • Easily adjustable to your preferred spice level.
  • This simple curry comes together in just 20 minutes!

Daikon: Japanese Radish

Daikon, often called white radish, is a winter radish variety known for its elongated shape and crisp texture. It is a very common vegetable in Japanese and Asian cooking. Learn more in this quick guide, “How to Cook Japanese Daikon Radish.”

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this curry recipe:

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  • Daikon and Onion: These add natural sweetness and texture. The daikon becomes soft and soaks up all the delicious flavors.
  • Lentils: An excellent plant-based protein! You can swap them with chickpeas, or if you’re a natto fan, that would be a great substitute.
  • Garlic, Ginger, and Curry Powder: These give the curry a deep, rich flavor.
  • Wheat Flour: Helps thicken the curry. If you’re gluten-free, rice flour works just as well.
  • Ketchup, Soy Sauce, White Miso Paste, and Salt: These ingredients create the perfect balance with a Japanese twist. For a richer flavor, swap white miso for red miso.

How To Make Daikon Curry: STEP BY STEP 

Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!

How to make daikon curry.

Step 1

Chop the daikon and onion. Cook the lentils until tender.

How to make daikon curry.

Step 2

Sauté the vegetables until the daikon turns translucent.

How to make daikon curry.

Step 3

Add lentils, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and flour.

How to make daikon curry.

Step 4

Stir well to coat everything evenly.

How to make daikon curry.

Step 5

Pour in water, ketchup, soy sauce, and miso paste.

How to make daikon curry.

Step 6

Simmer on low heat until the daikon is tender.

Daikon curry served in a plate.

Serve the warm rice in a bowl and pour the hot curry over it. Enjoy your flavorful daikon curry!

Recipe Tips

  • Daikon radish varies in spiciness depending on the part you use. The middle and upper sections are milder and work best for this curry. The bottom part tends to be peppery, which can affect the overall flavor.
  • Adjust the spiciness to your taste! If you prefer a milder flavor, use less curry powder. If you love heat, feel free to add more.
  • Keep the final simmering time to about 5 minutes for a crunchier daikon texture.
  • If you like a thicker curry, let it simmer longer or add more flour. If it’s too thick, add a splash of water.

Storage and Reheating

  • Refrigerate: Store leftover daikon curry in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: The flavors deepen over time, making this curry tastier the next day!

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Japanese Daikon & Lentil Curry (Vegan)

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Juri Austin
Looking for a new way to enjoy daikon radish? Try this delicious Japanese-style daikon curry with lentils. Serve it over rice for a hearty meal!
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Daikon curry served in a plate.

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Medium frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ Daikon, diced
  • ½ Onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp Ginger, grated
  • ½ cup Lentils
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1½ Tbsp Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp White Miso Paste, or honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cooked Rice, for serving

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the daikon. Chop the onion. Grate the garlic and ginger.
  2. Cook the Lentils: Cover the lentils with water in a small saucepan and boil for 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add daikon and onion and cook until the daikon becomes slightly translucent.
  4. Add Seasonings: Lower the heat. Add the cooked lentils, grated garlic, ginger, curry powder, and flour. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  5. Simmer the Curry: Pour in the water, then add ketchup, soy sauce, and miso paste. Stir to combine. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until the daikon is tender. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  6. Serve: Serve hot over the cooked rice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover daikon curry in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Use the middle or upper part of the daikon for a milder flavor.
  • Adjust the curry powder to your spice preference.
  • For crunchier daikon, simmer for just 5 minutes.
  • If you like a thicker curry, simmer longer or add more flour.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 12g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Rice
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: daikon curry

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