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Braised Daikon Radish (5 Easy Steps!)

It's simple but made incredibly delicious with pantry-friendly ingredients. Chinese-style braised daikon radish is packed with umami and hints of licorice-like taste. Whip this up in 30 minutes and serve it as your entree, side dish, or garnish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large daikon radish peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp of Oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp of light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp of dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp of oyster sauce
  • 2 pieces of star anise
  • 1/2 pot of water
  • Chopped fresh coriander optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Start by washing and peeling the daikon radish. Slice it into your desired shape and thickness. I use a method called the "Roll Cut," where you make a 45-degree angle cut, then rotate the radish 90 degrees and make another cut. I prefer larger chunks to prevent them from cooking too quickly and melting.
  • Heat oil in the pan and stir-fry the daikon radish for about a minute. Then, season with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Mix the sauce well until the daikon is evenly coated.
  • Stir-fry for another minute and add star anise and half a pot of water. Adjust the water quantity based on your pot size; avoid adding too much as it can prolong the evaporation process.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 25 minutes to bring out the flavors. In this step, it is crucial to check the amount of sauce constantly. There should be enough sauce left to avoid burning the daikon radish. If no sauce is left, add a bit of water as needed. If you have added too much water, you can turn the heat up to let it evaporate and thicken.
  • After 25 minutes, turn off the heat and garnish with chopped fresh coriander. Set aside for a few minutes to ensure maximum flavor absorption. The daikon radish should have a tender texture and deep brown color.

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Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 2292mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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