Daikon, also known as a Chinese radish, is a winter radish with mild flavor.
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This mildly spiced kimchi can be made hotter by adding more ground chiles. It will get more sour with time; if it becomes too sour to enjoy on its own, use it to make Kimchi Stew. ...read more
Furikake, a Japanese rice seasoning, adds subtle taste and texture to this salad. To make your own furikake, crumble 1 sheet of nori (toasted seaweed used to wrap sushi) and toss with 2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp. sea salt. ...read more
Blended, soaked sunflower seeds replace cooked rice in these colorful veggie rolls. Collard leaves add firmness and keep the rolls from getting soggy. For the filling, you can substitute your favorite raw veggies, including jicama, radish, daikon, burdock, or even raw pickles! ...read more
This recipe is inspired by the daikon kimchee pickles that are served at the start of a Korean meal. These pickles are great served on the side or sliced up in sandwiches or salads. They can be eaten as soon as they’re chilled, but the flavors improve after a few days. ...read more
If you don’t have a sushi mat to use for rolling, wax paper, or a clean kitchen towel works too. ...read more
This is a traditional Cantonese New Year dish, especially among village people. They fill a huge bowl by layering all the ingredients in it. The idea is to serve the whole table or even the whole village on a designated day. Common ingredients are daikon, mushrooms, fried tofu ...read more
Inspired by the popular Japanese miso soup, this calls for Japanese rice seasoning. Select a vegetarian product. To complement this soup, serve hot green tea or sake, a light salad and green tea ice cream. ...read more
I use carrots, parsnips and daikon, but feel free to substitute your favorite roots. You will need a total of about 1 pound of vegetables. Menu plan: While the tofu is simmering, cook up some quick brown rice and make a simple watercress, cucumber and orange salad tossed with ...read more
Hoisin, often called Chinese ketchup, is available in a wide variety of brands. All contain sugar; however, brands that list the following ingredients are likely to have a more complex, authentic flavor: fermented soybeans, rice vinegar, chili and sesame oil. ...read more
This spicy curry is wonderful served over couscous and garnished with a dollop of sweet mango chutney. When buying curry powder, look for brands that contain the largest number of spices in the blend16 is not unusual. The fewer the spices, the less flavorful the curry. ...read more