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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 Japanese or Persian cucumbers (or use ½ English cucumber but seeds must be removed)
- ¼ cup carrots (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 toasted sesame oil
- 1 red chili (chopped, if you prefer less spicy remove the seed)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Serve this dish cold or at room temperature.
Cup of Yum
To Store
- 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
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2946IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
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.