Miso-Braised Japanese Daikon with Scallions

Name: Miso-Braised Japanese Daikon with Scallions
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 1 large daikon radish; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cups dashi; 3 tablespoons white miso paste; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 scallions; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

A savory Japanese side dish, perfect for pairing with your favorite main courses.

This umami-rich dish highlights the subtle sweetness of daikon radish, gently braised in a traditional miso broth and garnished with fresh scallions.

1 h 20 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Daikon

1 large daikon radish

peeled and cut into 1-inch thick rounds

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Miso Broth

4 cups dashi

simple Japanese broth

3 tablespoons white miso paste

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon mirin

sweet rice wine

1 teaspoon sugar

For the Garnish

2 scallions

finely chopped

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Preparation

Preparing the Daikon

Peel and Slice

Peel the daikon and slice it into 1-inch thick rounds.

Pre-cook Daikon

Pre-cook the daikon in lightly salted boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain well.

Sauté Daikon

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the daikon slices.

Preparing the Miso Broth

Mix Broth

In a separate bowl, mix the dashi, miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar until the miso dissolves.

Combine with Daikon

Pour the mixture over the daikon in the pot.

Simmer

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Make sure the broth doesn’t come to a full boil to avoid breaking the miso paste’s delicate flavor.

Marinate Off Heat

Allow the daikon to marinate in the broth for an additional 10 minutes off the heat.

For an extra depth of flavor, marinate off the heat.

Cooking Process

Braised Daikon

Simmer the daikon for 45 minutes, or until tender.

Final Touch

Sprinkle chopped scallions and sesame seeds just before serving.

Plating & Serving