Daikon radish or winter radish is sweet and nutritious. From salad to main dishes, these daikon radish recipes are a must-try.
Daikon radish, winter radish, you name it. The vegetable has different names in different countries, which proves its popularity. Daikon radish is the perfect garnish for a reason. It’s rich in fiber and provides nutrients like Vitamin C and Magnesium.
Of course, you may not have cooked daikon radish before. But I bet that you have seen it or tried it in your local Asian restaurant. Pickled daikon radish, braised daikon and beef, daikon soup…You name it.
And Asians love daikon radish for a reason. Taste-wise, it’s slightly sweet. Cooked with meat, the radish enhances the flavor of the dish. When you eat it raw, you will feel that mildly spicy flavor. As an ingredient of salad or pickles, the kick is right on the spot.
Every spring and early summer, fresh daikon radish is on the market. If you are wondering how to cook it, scroll on and try these tasty daikon radish recipes!
Easy and tasty daikon radish recipes
Cantonese one-pot braised beef brisket with daikon radish
Braised beef brisket with daikon is a signature dish in Guangdong and also a popular dim-sum recipe. In this one-pot dish, the radish absorbs the savory juice and makes the meat taste even better.
Radish salad
Daikon radish can also be eaten raw, just like this salad recipe from Fearless Dining. It is mildly sweet and spicy, giving the salad a unique flavor. If you want to bring something new to the table (pun intended), this daikon salad is a must-try.
Lo Bak Go – Chinese radish cake
Lo Bak Go, or daikon radish cake, is another popular dim-sum dish. It is made of grated daikon radish, rice flour, and mushroom and sausage as garnish. As a Cantonese, I make it every Chinese New Year.
Duo-color carrot salad
In Chinese, daikon radish is called “white carrot” because of its similar shape and taste. This duo-color salad recipe combines both carrots. And it proves that salad can be fun, light, and flavorful, too.
Whole-wheat flatbread with daikon radish filling
Flatbread stuffed with grated radish, mooli paratha is a dish to the heart of local Punjab people. Mooli is the Hindi word for radish. These delicious radish flatbread are usually served as breakfast in Punjabi homes. If you want to add some exotic flavors to your morning, give this recipe a try.
Chinese-style braised daikon radish
If you are vegan, daikon salad is not your only choice. This braised daikon radish is easy to make and will refresh how you feel about one-ingredient dishes. The radish is tender and picks up the sauce perfectly. Follow the recipe and make your own within 30 minutes.
Hot Asian chicken salad
I’ve never heard of a hot salad until now. This Asian noodle salad is made with glass noodles, vegetables like daikon and red peppers, chicken and shrimp. It’s a colorful salad, deliciously served cold or warm. You’ll love the Chinese Black Vinegar dressing!
Carrot and purple daikon recipe
Paired with julienned carrots and green onions, this radish salad from Suburbia Unwrapped is tossed with a light vinaigrette recipe right before serving. You can also switch purple daikon to regular daikon to your liking.
Daikon radish meatball soup
Savory and slightly sweet, rich in flavor, and easy to make, this daikon radish meatball soup is the next one-pot dinner recipe to try.
Daikon radish cucumber salad
This daikon radish salad with cucumbers is a bright and flavorful side dish. It has zesty sesame and rice wine vinegar dressing. You can use either purple or white daikon radishes for this salad – they both taste great, but the purple has a bit more of a color pop!
Pickled radish
Crunchy, sweet and spicy, this sugar-free pickled radish recipe will be ready in 45 minutes. Garnish your routine dal-rice, tacos, or salad with this fresh radish pickle and enjoy.
Which of these daikon radish recipes will you try next?
If you have other daikon recipes you love, don’t forget to tell me about them! Happy cooking.
