Daikon Noodle Soup

Daikon Noodle Soup is a refreshing and low-carb twist on traditional Japanese noodle dishes, featuring thinly sliced daikon radish as a healthy alternative to pasta. This comforting soup is packed with umami flavors and is perfect for a light meal any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Daikon radish - 300 grams
• Chicken breast - 150 grams
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Dashi stock - 500 milliliters
• Green onions - 2 stalks
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - a handful

Steps

1. Peel the daikon radish and use a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler to cut it into thin noodle-like strips.
2. In a pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the dashi stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in the miso paste and soy sauce until fully dissolved.
5. Add the daikon noodles to the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
6. Chop the green onions and add them to the soup just before serving.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and potassium.

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