A healthy salad that’s easy to prepare and full of distinctive Japanese flavour. This salad uses daikon radish, also known as mooli, for its lovely crisp texture which gives the dish added crunch. The soy sauce based salad dressing pairs well with the daikon and any other vegetables you like. Great as a salad or a side to any meal.
| Preparation | Total time | Servings |
| 20 min | 20 min | 2 |
Daikon salad is popular in both Japanese and Korean cuisine. It highlights the crunchy texture and mild, slightly peppery flavor of daikon radish. The salad can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or part of a larger meal, and it is often paired with rice, grilled meats, or other Asian dishes.
Ingredients:
Way of preparation
Step 1
Prepare the dressing: Put 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1/2-1 tsp sugar in a bowl and stir well. Set aside.
Step 2
Slice the daikon: Peel and slice the 1/2 daikon into thin strips. Soak in ice water for a while to make it crispy. Drain well and squeeze to get rid of any excess moisture.
Step 3
Mix the daikon with the dressing: Serve with other vegetables such as cucumber, rocket, carrots and tomato on a plate.
Step 4
Serve and enjoy: Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad. Enjoy.