Daikon is a healthy and delicious root vegetable that you can cook in various ways. This simple but tasty Daikon stir fry only takes 10 minutes, so it's the perfect dish if looking for something quick tonight!
Daikon (Japanese radish) is a versatile vegetable that you can cook in many different ways! And daikon stir fry is one of the quick and easy-to-make veggie side dishes I have cooked so many times!!
When cooking daikon, we peel off the skin in general. But daikon skin is edible, and the texture is more firm and crunchy, so it's perfect for stir-frying!
In this recipe, I use daikon skin (of course, you can use any part). Just stir-fry daikon skin with shio kombu (seasoned seaweed) to make a savory side dish!
- This recipe is for you if:
- You love Japanese radish.
- You want to learn how to cook daikon.
- You are looking for a daikon stir-fry recipe.
- You don't know what to do with left over daikon skin.
If you haven't cooked daikon before, don't worry, this is a super easy recipe. Let me show you how to make it!
Let's get started!
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About this Recipe
- Japanese radish recipe
- Use daikon skin leftover
- Only three ingredients
- Easy and quick side dish
What is Daikon (Japanese Radish)
Daikon's Taste
In general, the upper part near the leaf is sweet, and the lower part is more peppery.
- Upper part: It's suitable for eating raw such as salad and pickles.
- Middle part: It's suitable for the simmered dish as it is soft and easier to soak the flavor.
- Lower part: It's suitable for grated daikon or pickles.
It's good to know the taste varies and how to cook with it.
If you are not familiar with daikon or are first time cooking with it, please check my related post: "Japanese Daikon Radish Recipes," and get to know more about Daikon, such as:
- What does daikon taste like
- How to cook it
- How to choose a good one
- How to store it
📋 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients (amounts are in the recipe card below).
- Daikon skin: Use one whole daikon skin. Set the skin aside for this recipe if you cook daikon recipes such as simmered Daikon, pickled Daikon, and daikon miso soup.
- Shio Kombu: Please see below for more details.
- Sesame oil: Sesame oil gives a nice aroma for stir-frying. You can also use olive oil or other cooking oil.
If you don't cook one daikon at a time, save the skin each time you cook daikon and keep it in the fridge, then try this recipe when you have enough daikon skin.
What is Shio Kombu?
Shio kombu means "salt" (shio) and "kelp" (kombu), which is salty, sweet, and flavorful shredded kombu. I often use it as a seasoning for stir-frying and salad.
Here are some recipes with shio kombu:
🔪Instructions
Well, now it's time to cook! You can also watch this video.
- Cut daikon skin: Cut daikon skin into thin sticks. If the skin is long, cut it into a toothpick length and chop it.
- Stir fry: Warm a frying pan over medium heat, put sesame oil, and stir fry daikon skin.
- Add shio kombu
- Stir fry: Stir fry until tender for a couple of minutes.
There you go! It's savory and goes well with plain steamed rice.
Serve with steamed rice, miso soup, and tamagoyaki, daikon nimono, and enjoy the Japanese-style meal!
Cook Daikon in 5 Ways
Watch this video and learn how to cook Daikon in 5 different ways.
Winter is the delicious season for Daikon. Buy one whole and enjoy various recipes. Please refer to this article, "Japanese Daikon Radish Recipes," as well.
Thanks For Stopping By!
If you love Daikon and looking for a stir-fry recipe, you have to try this easy and quick recipe! I hope you will love it.
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More Daikon Recipes You Might Like
- Daikon Salad
- Pickled Daikon
- Daikon Miso Soup
- Daikon Nimono Recipe (Simmered Daikon)
- Kiriboshi Daikon Salad
📖 Recipe
Japanese Daikon Stir Fry
Print Pin SaveIngredients
- 130 g Daikon Skin
- 2-3 tablespoon Shio Kombu , 10-15g
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil, 13g
Instructions
- Cut daikon skin: Cut daikon skin into thin sticks.
- Stir fry: Warm a frying pan over medium heat, put sesame oil, and stir fry daikon skin.
- Add shio kombu: Add shio kombu and stir fry until tender.
Video
Notes
- Equipment: A frying pan 22cm (8.6 inches)
- Storage: It will last for three days in the fridge.
- Substitute: You can substitute Shio kombu with dashi powder, soy sauce, and sugar.
- Daikon in this recipe is medium-sized daikon. If your daikon is a large size, feel free to add seasoning as you like.
- Watch how To Video
Holly
I didn’t have shio kombu (and didn’t see the suggested substitution), so I just made it with sesame oil and a touch of soy sauce. What a fun and tasty way to put the peeled skin to good use!
JURI
Thank you, Holly! Adding sesame oil and soy sauce sound nice! You could also add shio koji for seasoning. I'm glad you liked the recipe!
Gian
Thank you Chef Ja,
I was always eating daikon with its skin, supposing it may have some health properties too.
I may start getting into the habit of peeling daikon from now on an saving the skin, to practice your recipe, which intrigues me !
Greetings from Venice,
Gian
Chef JA
Hi Gian, Thank you for your comment! YES! Daikon skin contains nutrition such as dietary fiber, vitamin C so it's good to eat it! I'm so glad you find this recipe. Enjoy daikon cooking!