Daikon Oroshi

Daikon Oroshi is a refreshing Japanese snack made from grated daikon radish, offering a crisp and mildly spicy flavor. This simple dish is perfect as a topping for rice or as a side to complement various meals.

Daikon Oroshi
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
50 kcal

Ingredients

  • Daikon radish - 200 grams
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Mirin - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Chopped green onions - 1 tablespoon
  • Toasted sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Begin by peeling the daikon radish and cutting it into manageable pieces.
  2. Grate the daikon radish using a box grater or a food processor until you have approximately 1 cup of grated daikon.
  3. Place the grated daikon in a clean cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil to create a dressing.
  5. Divide the grated daikon into two serving bowls.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the grated daikon and top with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately as a refreshing snack or side dish.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 50
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C.
  • Low in calories and high in water content, making it great for hydration.

Tags

JapaneseVegetarianSnack