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Daikon Leaves Furikake
Wondering what to do with the leaves and stems of a daikon radish? I‘ll show you how to make Daikon Leaves Furikake. This Japanese rice seasoning is the most delicious way to enjoy these greens. Simply sprinkle it on top of steamed rice and enjoy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories:
267 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 bunch daikon leaves cut from 1 daikon root
- 1 bunch daikon stems cut from 1 daikon root
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil for stir-frying, toasted
- 2 tsp white sesame seeds for serving; you can also sprinkle katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), if non-vegan, toasted
For the Seasonings
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Cut off the leaves and stems from 1 daikon root. Wash well under cold running water. Then, cut 1 bunch daikon leaves and stems into small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan or a large frying pan, heat 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped daikon leaves.
- Sauté until the leaves are wilted and coated with oil. Then, add 1 Tbsp mirin and 1 tsp sugar.
- Add 1 Tbsp soy sauce. Taste and add ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt if needed.
- Simmer on low heat. When the sauce is almost gone, add 2 tsp toasted white sesame seeds.
- When you can see the bottom of the saucepan, it’s done. Turn off the heat and transfer the furikake into a glass container. Let cool completely before storing.
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To Store
- You can keep in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1066mg
(44%)
Potassium
899mg
(19%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
117mg
(130%)
Calcium
611mg
(61%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1066mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 899mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 117mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 611mg | 61% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.