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Daikon Oroshi & How to Eat It
Daikon oroshi is the simplest and most refreshing way to enjoy daikon radish. This wholesome condiment’s light taste is sure to be enjoyable. Give it a try, and elevate your Japanese cooking experience at home!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
Equipment: Japanese Daikon Grater
If you have a fine grater, perfect for making silky and fluffy grated radish. Personally, I favor a sharp and easy-to-clean stainless daikon grater. When using this type, make sure to maintain a tight grip with your left hand to prevent slipping. Another popular option is a ceramic grater with a rubber base for stability, making grating easy. Alternatively, you can use a box grater or a food processor to grate daikon.
How To Make Daikon Oroshi
- Cut and peel the daikon. If it’s too thick, halve (or quarter) it lengthwise.
- Position the daikon flat against the grater and move it back and forth. You can also try grating in a circular motion instead to prevent excessive spiciness.
How To Enjoy Daikon Oroshi
Here are my favorite ways to enjoy daikon oroshi.
1. Side Dish
Just add a bit of soy sauce and enjoy the refreshing flavor.
2. Tempura Sauce
Add daikon oroshi to the tempura sauce and dip your crispy tempura into it.
3. with natto
For natto enthusiasts, daikon oroshi makes a perfect companion. Simply add this natto and oroshi blend over rice or a refreshing cold soba noodles dish.
4. With Mochi
This daikon oroshi mochi is a delicious snack. The chewy mochi rice cakes perfectly complement the refreshing grated daikon.
Storage
Transfer daikon oroshi to a food container and keep it in the fridge. It will be good for 1-2 days. You can also freeze it. Put it in a freezer bag (or wrap one serving in plastic) and store it in the freezer. It will be good for one month. Thaw it in the fridge or at room temperature before eating.
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Daikon Oroshi (Grated Japanese Radish)
Equipment
- Daikon Radish Grater
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel the daikon with a peeler or knife.
- Place a grater over a bowl, hold the daikon on your right (if you are right-handed) and the grater on your left hand.
- Place the flat side of the daikon against the grater and move it back and forth.
- Continue until the daikon is too small to grate.
Video
Notes
- Storage: Keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days or freezer for one month.
- Daikon radishes vary in taste profiles based on their sections. Choose the middle or upper part for a milder flavor. Opt for the lower part if you prefer it as a spicy condiment.
- If your daikon oroshi is too spicy, consider these options: Allow it to sit for a while, letting the peppery element naturally evaporate for a milder taste. Alternatively, adding a bit of lemon or vinegar can help tone down the spiciness.
- When you grate daikon, it releases plenty of water. Instead of throwing it away, consider adding it to soups and dressings or simply enjoying it as a refreshing drink.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
Simple and delicious!
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