5 from 34 votes
Chinese Braised Daikon Radish
This Chinese Braised Daikon Radish dish centers on tender pieces of daikon simmered with ground meat, aromatics like ginger and green onion, and a spicy fermented bean paste called doubanjiang. The radish becomes soft and flavorful after simmering in a savory broth including soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and five-spice powder. The ground meat adds richness, making it a hearty and warming dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
2
to 4
Calories:
279 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger , minced
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
- 2 teaspoons doubanjiang (Spicy Fermented Bean Paste)
- 1 daikon radish (about 700 grams / 2 pounds)
- 2 cups chicken stock (vegetable stock, or water)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon five-spice powder (the homemade version works better)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste, fine sea salt
Instructions
- Heat a medium-size dutch oven (or heavy duty pot) over medium heat until hot. Add a tablespoon of oil. Add green onion and ginger. Cook for a minute to release the flavor.
- Add ground meat. Cook and stir until surface turns brown.
- Add the doubanjiang. Cook and stir until the meat is evenly coated.
- Add the radish. Cook and stir to mix well.
- Add Shaoxing wine, chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, and five spice powder. Cook over medium high heat until brought to a boil. Turn to medium low heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the radish turns tender. Add salt to taste.
- Serve with steamed rice or by itself.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
366g
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8.4g
(3%)
Protein
35.7g
(71%)
Fat
10.8g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3.4g
(17%)
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Potassium
760mg
(16%)
Fiber
2.1g
(8%)
Sugar
5.7g
(11%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
24.8mg
(28%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
21.8mg
(121%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 to 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 366g | |
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 35.7g | 71% |
| Fat | 10.8g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 760mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 24.8mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 21.8mg | 121% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.