Tag: Daikon

Daikon Radish – The word Daikon actually comes from two Japanese words: dai (meaning large) and kon (meaning root). Daikon is is root vegetable said to have originated in the Mediterranean and brought to China for cultivation around 500 B.C. Roots are large, often 2- to 4-inches in diameter and 6- to 20-inches long. What […]

If you have found yourself some of this delicious veggie you are probably wondering whether you can freeze daikon or not? Yes, you can freeze daikon but only for about 3 weeks. This isn’t a super long time and you do need to blanch them before freezing to ensure they don’t spoil in the freezer. […]

Daikon. Cut the daikon radish into 4 to 5 cm width pieces, remove the skin, and slice into boards around 3 mm wide, gradually sliding and stacking the slices. Then thinly cut to widths of around 3 mm. How do you shave daikon? With the middle sections of the asparagus you can no longer shave, […]

Don’t wash the radishes before you put them in the fridge—and yes, radishes should be refrigerated. Place the radishes in a plastic bag, and seal it, so these vegetables don’t lose moisture and stay crisp to the bite. How do you keep daikon crisp? Storing & Cooking Information Storing: Daikon will last up to 2 […]

The flesh is very crunchy and juicy. Cooked, daikon tastes mellow and sweet and becomes tender, similar to a cooked turnip. The greens are very peppery with a pungent flavor that mellows slightly when cooked. Is daikon good cooked? Daikon is a root vegetable also known as white radish, winter radish, Japanese radish, which is […]

If you plan on using your daikon in a pickling recipe or desire to eat it uncooked on a salad or otherwise, this step is recommended to remove the bitterness from the daikon. All that’s required is salting the daikon, allowing it to sit for around five minutes. Then, wash the daikon, and voila! How […]

If you’ve ever eaten daikon radish, you’ll know right away that it is not the same thing as horseradish. Horseradish has a very distinct and spicy taste that is not common in radishes. Is radish and horseradish the same? The Short Answer: No, radish and horseradish are two completely different plants. Can you substitute daikon […]

A daikon radish, also known as the white radish or winter radish, is another crunchy root vegetable often tossed in salads and soups. Dogs can eat daikon radishes, and these nourishing veggies are perfectly safe for your pooch to snack on. Can dogs eat pickled daikon? For example, one popular daikon recipe is to have […]

Daikon is alkaline. What is the pH level of daikon? Daikon and other radishes have a 7.5 pH level, once digested. Are radishes acidic or alkaline? alkalineRoot Vegetables Sweet potato, beets, radish, turnips and carrots are an amazing source of alkaline foods which facilitates to keep up the pH balance. What is the health benefit […]

Like all radishes in the daikon family, the Korean radishKorean radishMu or Korean radish is a variety of white radish with a firm crunchy texture.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Korean_radish Is daikon a Korean radish? The Korean radish is a type of daikon radish. It’s similar to the long white Japanese radish, but it’s shaped more […]

Daikon, also known as white radish, Japanese radish, Chinese radish, winter radish, and luobo, is popular in Japanese, Chinese, and other Asian cuisines. The vegetable resembles a large white plump carrot and is commonly eaten raw, cooked, or pickled. What is the difference between daikon and red radish? Daikon Varieties White radish is elongated, slightly […]

Daikon radishes are native to Asia but grown around the world. Varieties include Alpine, KN-Bravo, and Shunkyo. They all come with a unique shape, taste, and color. Is daikon the same as daikon radish? We are going to identify their differences by focusing on their nutritional value. The main difference between daikon and radish is […]

Green daikon radishes are botanically known as Raphanus sativus. There are many different seed varieties and common names that Green daikon radishes are known by, including: Green Meat radishGreen Meat radishGreen Meat radishes, botanically classified as Raphanus sativus, are distinct bi-colored varieties belonging to the Brassicaceae family. The emerald-green roots have been cultivated in Asia […]

Radishes By peeling red radishes, you’ll get a very similar looking vegetable that works well in stir-frys. The critical difference is that red radishes have a much spicier, more pronounced flavor. You wouldn’t use this option as a surrogate palate cleanser, as you would daikon. What can I use to replace daikon radish? Daikon Substitute […]

Daikon has many amazing benefits that may include cancer prevention, stronger immune system, lower inflammation, and improved digestion. Additionally, it might also help strengthen bones, detoxify the body, improve respiratory health, and stimulate weight loss. Are radish good for lungs? Radishes decrease respiratory system congestion including irritation of the nose, throat, wind-pipe and lungs that […]

Daikon is a goitrogenic food. Goitrogens are substances that can interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland by inhibiting your body’s ability to use iodine. People with impaired thyroid function are often told to avoid goitrogens for this reason. Is radish good for thyroid? And according to a paper published in the journal […]

First Method: Salt and Wash the Daikon to Reduce Bitterness All that’s required is salting the daikon, allowing it to sit for around five minutes. Then, wash the daikon, and voila! The bitterness has been greatly diminished. How do you reduce the bitterness in radishes? The best way to get the bitterness out of radish […]

Daikon is a vegetable from the Brassicaceae family and all contain sulphur. You likely think broccoli and turnips don’t smell so good either. If that’s true you might be more sensitive to the smell of sulphur. If you don’t like the smell of daikon, you still might enjoy pickled daikon. Are pickled radishes supposed to […]

In fact, the Korean radish is shorter and rounder than the daikon, it has a green neck, its texture is denser and its taste is slightly more pronounced than that of the daikon which has a relatively mild flavour. Are daikon and Korean radish the same? Korean radish is similar in flavour and appearance to […]

Applications. Use Daikon radish blossoms to compliment Asian cuisine and as an accent in dishes where the root is used. They offer a mild peppery note and a decorative alternative to the pungent root. Add the blossoms to compound butter or blend into soft cheese spreads. Are the flowers of radish edible? Who knew that […]