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Boiled Daikon Radish: A Light, Healthy Side Dish

This boiled daikon requires no oil, no wok, and no extreme high heat. Since I always have a daikon radish in the fridge, it’s my go-to side dish in the wintertime. I just cut it up, boil it with a few ingredients I always have in my pantry, and a healthy, surprisingly tasty meal awaits!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 28 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound daikon radish
  • 1 slice ginger
  • 1 cup Water or stock
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Cut the daikon into half-inch thick, bite-sized pieces. In a pot, add 1 slice ginger, 1 cup water or stock (235ml), 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (16 g), ½ teaspoon salt (2 g), ¼ teaspoon sugar (1 g), ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper (a large pinch), and stir to combine. Add the daikon.
  2. Cover and bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes until the daikon is fork tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Right before serving, add in the chopped scallion, and a few drops of sesame oil (optional). Mix well and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 28kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 441mg (18%) Potassium 257mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 25.5mg (28%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28

% Daily Value*

Calories 28kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 441mg 18%
Potassium 257mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 25.5mg 28%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.