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16 Easy Japanese Daikon Recipes You’ll Love!
Wondering what to make with daikon? Try these easy and flavorful Japanese daikon recipes! From crunchy salads to comforting soups, learn how to use every part of this versatile veggie.
Curious about daikon? Check out my simple guides on how to cook it and how to cut it!
1. Daikon Salad with Sesame Dressing
This Daikon Salad is 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
This Japanese Pickled Daikon Radish is 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 this recipe is easy and quick to make!
3. Daikon Miso Soup
This Daikon Miso Soup is a hearty 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!
4. Pressure Cooker Vegetable Soup
Chop the vegetables, throw them in the pressure cooker, and relax while it cooks! This simple, naturally sweet Vegetable Soup is perfect for cozy winter days!
5. Vegan Vegetable Soup (Kenchin Jiru)
Enjoy this warm Vegan Vegetable Soup (Kenchin Jiru) made with tofu and nutritious vegetables. It’s perfect for chilly days and is light, flavorful, and satisfying!
6. Nimono Recipe with Japanese Vegetables
This Nimono recipe is a must-try if you love winter vegetables and enjoy Japanese cooking! It’s a traditional simmered dish bursting with full, flavorful richness!
7. Oden (Japanese Winter Stew)
When it comes to winter favorites in Japanese cooking, you can’t miss Oden! Learn how to make a tasty, simmered dish with our easy recipe!
8. 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.
9. Steamed Vegetables Using a Bamboo Steamer
Enjoy the simplicity of Steamed Vegetables with this easy recipe! When you use a bamboo steamer, you’ll be greeted by the gentle aroma of bamboo. Give it a try!
10. Daikon Takikomi Gohan
Craving authentic Japanese rice dishes? Give Daikon Takikomi Gohan a try! Learn to make this popular home-cooked favorite and enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal at home!
11. Daikon & Lentil Curry (Vegan)
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!
12. Daikon Skin Stir-Fry
This simple but tasty Daikon Stir Fry only takes 10 minutes, so it’s the perfect dish if you’re looking for something quick tonight!
13. Fried Daikon
Looking for a tasty side dish with Japanese daikon radish? This Fried Daikon is crispy outside with a soft juicy inside that you can’t resist!
14. Cough Syrup with Daikon and Honey
This Homemade Cough Syrup is a whole-food remedy made from only two ingredients: daikon and honey! Are you experiencing a dry cough? If yes, give this one a try!
15. 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.
16. Daikon Oroshi Mochi
This Daikon Oroshi Mochi is 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!
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16 Easy Japanese Daikon Radish Recipes
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Instructions
- Pick a recipe from these Japanese daikon recipes1. Daikon Salad with Sesame Dressing2. Pickled Daikon3. Daikon Miso Soup4. Pressure Cooker Vegetable Soup 5. Vegan Vegetable Soup6. Nimono Recipe with Japanese Vegetables7. Oden (Japanese Winter Stew)8. Daikon Nimono (Simmered Daikon)9. Steamed Vegetables Using a Bamboo Steamer10. Daikon Takikomi Gohan11. Japanese Daikon & Lentil Curry (Vegan)12. Daikon Skin Stir-Fry13. Fried Daikon14. Homemade Cough Syrup15. Daikon Oroshi16. Daikon Oroshi Mochi
- Follow the recipe instructions and enjoy the delicious dish!
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This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
I have also been growing Daikon radishes and am wondering if they are still good to eat when they have been growing and starting to flower?
Hi David, it depends. Once it flowers, the white part is covered by fibers and becomes so hard. But if you peel it thick and you might be able to get the delicious soft part. You might wanna try and see the condition of your daikon. By the way, you can eat the flower. It’s called Nanohana and popular spring vegetable in Japan. Thanks for your comment!
There is a Daikon of different color like white outside and watermelon color inside?
Hi Terry, I’m not sure about the one you mentioned, but I know the one with white outside and pink inside. You can find different types of Daikon in the link below. (If you want any explanation in English, please let me know) I hope it helps!
https://foodslink.jp/syokuzaihyakka/syun/vegitable/daikon4.htm
I navigated here after harvesting my first ever Daikon from the garden and learned SO much! Just finished eating the top 1/4 which as slightly peppery and enjoyably sweet. Definitely gets spicier towards the tip of the root. The peel wasn’t tough at all and I’m looking forward to using the rest soon as well as the gorgeous greens! Many thanks!
Hi Zhesty, growing Daikon? That’s fantastic!! Glad to help you with my recipes 🙂