Daikon Radish Salad
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Daikon Radish Salad
Description
This salad uses peeled and julienned daikon radish cut into slender matchstick pieces about 6 to 7 cm long to keep a crisp texture. It is dressed with a sauce combining Korean chili flakes (gochugaru), fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and fine sea salt. This mixture provides a balance of heat, saltiness, slight sweetness, and umami.
After mixing, the salad is chilled for about 30 minutes to develop flavor depth though it can also be eaten right away. The result is a lively side dish with crunchy, fresh radish texture contrasted by the pungent spiced dressing. Green onions offer a fresh herbal note if included.
This salad can be stored refrigerated for up to a week, maintaining its texture and flavors in a sealed container. It works well as an accompaniment to grilled, fried, or steamed dishes needing a bright, spicy counterpoint.
Ingredients
MAIN
- 750 g daikon radish / white radish, peeled
- 2 Tbsp green onion (optional), finely chopped
SAUCE (MIX THESE IN A BOWL)
- 1 Tbsp korean chili flakes (gochugaru) or more to taste
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce Korean
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- Julienne the radish with your knife or using a mandolin slicer. Ideal size would be 6 cm to 7 cm (about 2.5 inch) long match stick style.
- Put the radish into a mixing bowl then add the sauce. Mix them well with your hands. Garnish with the green onion.
- Transfer the seasoned radish into a glass container and rest it for 30 mins in the fridge then serve. Or you can eat it straight away. Any unused portion can be refrigerated for 5 to 7 days.
Notes
- Use a mandolin slicer or sharp knife to julienne daikon into 6 to 7 cm long matchstick pieces for the best texture.
- The salad can be eaten immediately or chilled for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Store leftovers in a glass container refrigerated for 5 to 7 days.
- The sauce balances Korean chili flakes with fish sauce and sugar to create a spicy, savory dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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