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Daikon and Cucumber Salad with Shio Koji
4.7 from 20 votes

Daikon and Cucumber Salad with Shio Koji

For a light and refreshing side dish, try this Daikon and Cucumber Salad with Shio Koji. A natural seasoning made with malted rice and salt, shio koji enhances the umami flavor of this simple and healthy salad.

Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • ½ lb daikon radish (peeled)
  • 2 cucumber or use ½ English cucumber but seeds must be removed, Japanese or Persian varieties
  • ¼ cup carrot julienned
  • 2 Tbsp shio koji (I used Hikari Miso Shio Koji; you can substitute with 2 tsp kosher salt, but will lack in umami)
  • ½ Tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 red chili (chopped, if you prefer less spicy remove the seed)

Instructions

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  1. Cut ½ lb daikon radish and 2 Japanese or Persian cucumbers diagonally while rotating them a quarter turn between cuts. This Japanese cutting technique is called rangiri.
  2. Put the daikon, cucumber, and ¼ cup carrots (julienned) in a large resealable plastic bag. Then, add 2 Tbsp shio koji, ½ Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 red chili (chopped and seeded).
  3. Remove the air from the bag and rub the vegetables from outside the bag, making sure to distribute the seasonings well. Keep the bag in the refrigerator for 45–60 minutes for the best flavor.
  4. Serve this dish cold or at room temperature.
To Store
  1. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 75kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 463mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2946IU (59%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% Daily Value*

Calories 75kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 463mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2946IU 59%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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