Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Daikon


OOPS! I almost forgot the Daikon.

Daikon Radish

Daikon is more versatile than it seems. It is a potent radish that is amazing for clearing out stagnation in your body. Eaten raw is best, but if you find that too harsh steaming mellows out the bite.

I use daikon a lot in miso soup. We eat miso soup at least once a week. Chop it thin or chunky whatever your preference.

Daikon is nice when it is sliced into very thin strips. This is a great way to eat it raw, on salads, in nori rolls or as a garnish. I have also had amazing Vietnamese Hoagies made with tofu, topped with shredded carrots and daikon.

And another amazing way I am told but have yet to try is to roast it and eaten in a sandwich.