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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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I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

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—no pre-made roux needed!

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:

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 are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

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

Step 2

Sauté the vegetables until the daikon turns translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Stir well to coat everything evenly.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Simmer on low heat until the daikon is tender.

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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