Miso-Braised Japanese Daikon with Scallions
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
For the Miso Broth
For the Garnish
For the Sauce
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
Miso-Braised Japanese Daikon with Scallions
Miso-Braised Japanese Daikon with Scallions
Plating & Serving
Arrange the miso-braised daikon slices on a serving dish, spooning a bit of broth over each piece, and top with scallions and sesame seeds.