Daikon Kitchen Basics

What can I do with daikon radish?
How do you get the bitterness out of daikon?
Can you overcook daikon?
Do you need to peel daikon radish?
What is daikon good for?
What are the benefits of eating daikon?
Why is my daikon bitter?
What does daikon taste like?
How do you get rid of daikon smell?
Should I refrigerate daikon?
Is it OK to eat soft daikon?
Is daikon a keto?

What can I do with daikon radish?

Daikon radishes are a staple in Asian cuisine, often pickled or served in a stir-fry, but you can also eat them raw for a crunchy bite. Sliced daikon is a great way to add unique flavor and texture to noodles, salads and veggie-based side dishes.

How do you get the bitterness out of daikon?

In the case of daikon, pre-boil the daikon pieces in either the cloudy water you get from washing rice or water with a handful of rice in it. It allows the daikon to absorb flavours more easily, eliminates bitterness, and brings out the sweetness in the daikon.

Can you overcook daikon?

Do not overcook daikon as it will lose flavor.

Do you need to peel daikon radish?

When buying daikon, look for firm ones that have smooth, not wrinkled, skin. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. While the skin is quite thin, daikon radishes are usually peeled before eating or cooking.

What is daikon good for?

Daikon is a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable that contains plant compounds that may help protect against conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

What are the benefits of eating daikon?

They provide high levels of vitamin C and also contain the active enzyme myrosinase (more on that later). Daikon has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and diuretic properties. It also contains digestive enzymes that help the body process proteins, fats and carbohydrates (2, 4).

Why is my daikon bitter?

The science behind this is that the starch elements in the rice water attach themselves to components that make the daikon bitter, and remove those elements from the daikon, thereby making the finished product much more pleasant to eat.

What does daikon taste like?

Daikon (sometimes called Oriental radish winter radish) is a root vegetable similar in shape to a large carrot with a flavor that's similar to a mild red radish. It's grown in many Asian countries, and in Japan, it's the most commonly eaten vegetable.

How do you get rid of daikon smell?

If the daikon develops a strong/stinky odor in the jar, it has not gone bad. Before serving, open the jar and let it sit for 15 minutes to allow the smell to dissipate. Leave the room, if you must.

Should I refrigerate daikon?

Storing & Cooking Information

Handling: Trim the radish greens and roots. Peel if you like (though not necessary). Storing: Daikon will last up to 2 weeks stored in the fridge in plastic bag or wrapped in damp towel in fridge. Their greens should be stored separately.

Is it OK to eat soft daikon?

You can eat them raw, or use in stir fries. There is no need to peel, but as much of the zing is in the skin, you can peel with a vegetable peeler or paring knife if you wish.

Is daikon a keto?

The daikon radish cooks nicely when boiled and it takes on the potato salad flavors nicely. It's the perfect potato substitute for the keto or low carb lifestyle.