This savory beef and daikon radish recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal for any occasion. Thin sliced beef and daikon radish are simmered in a blend of traditional Japanese flavors and served with steamed rice. Learn how to cook daikon radish at home with this simple step-by-step recipe.
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1Japanese Ingredients
2Daikon Radish Recipe
3Beef with Daikon Radish
3.1Ingredients 1x2x3x
3.2Order Supplies Online
3.3Instructions
3.4Notes
3.5Nutrition
3.6What is daikon radish?
3.7How to cook daikon radish?
3.8Related posts:
Japanese Ingredients
Did you know that you can make all kinds of yummy Japanese foods with just a few staple ingredients in your kitchen pantry?
Two of them you probably already have: sugar and soy sauce. The other four: mirin, cooking sake, miso, and granulated dashi can be found at any Asian grocery store. The combinations of these ingredients form the basic Japanese flavor base for many Japanese recipes, including this radish daikon recipe.
Daikon Radish Recipe
For this Japanese daikon radish recipe, we will be using all but the miso. It’s a really simple dish to throw together on a weeknight and is actually best when made in advance, to give the daikon time to soak in the flavor.
In my household, things beginto fall apart around evening when the kids start getting hungry, are tired of playing with each other, and are wanting my attention. Trying to cook a nice meal with kids hanging off of you can be a challenge, so when there’s an option to make dinner during the more peaceful time of the day, say, an hour or so earlier, it’s definitely a win in my book!
The best part of this dish is the daikon. Have you ever had daikon before? It’s a white radish that soaks up the flavor of whatever you are cooking it in. It has an interesting and satisfying bite and is super delicious with this sauce.
Watch this video below and the corresponding recipe card that feature step-by-step instructions on how to cook the daikon radish. And check out a list of more of my most popular, easy-to-make Japanese dishes.
Beef with Daikon Radish
Beef with Daikon is an easy Japanese radish recipe for a weeknight. Try making it ahead of time, so the daikon can soak up all the great flavors of the sauce!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people
Calories 304 kcal
Ingredients
- 2/3 to 1 lb thin sliced meat
- 1 to 1.5 lb daikon radish
- 2 T sugar
- 4 T soy sauce
- 3 T sake
- 3 T mirin
- 600 ml dashi stock
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Instructions
Peel and cut the daikon into 1.5 cm thick rounds and cut rounds into quarters.
Place daikon in pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes or until you can pierce with a little resistance. Drain and set aside.
Add a tablespoon of neutral oil to a large frying pan and cook the beef. Stir in sugar while beef is still a little red.
Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Finally, add the dashi stock and daikon. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes.
For best flavor, let sit for 30 minutes or so and reheat before serving. Optional: garnish with green onion. Serve with rice.
Notes
Thin sliced beef can be found at Asian markets. If you are using granulated dashi, make the stock according to package directions. Adapted from: cookpad.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beef with Daikon Radish
Amount per Serving
Calories
304
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
1655
mg
72
%
Potassium
632
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
6
IU
%
Vitamin C
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
93
mg
9
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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What is daikon radish?
Daikon, also known as Japanese daikon, daikon radish or white radish, is popular in Japanese and other Asian dishes. It is similar to a large white carrot and is often eaten raw, cooked, or pickled.
How to cook daikon radish?
This Japanese daikon radish is easy to make. Boil and simmer for 15 minutes then drain and set aside. Stir fry with sugar, soy sauce, and mirin, and sake.
Try preparing it ahead of time, so the daikon can soak up all the great flavors of the sauce. Next, add the dashi stock and daikon. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
For best flavor, let sit for 30 minutes or so and reheat before serving.
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