How to Cook Daikon Radish - Cooking Times
Root Vegetables
Season: Winter
Preparation
Peel thickly (fibers run just below the skin)
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Grated, in salads, or as sticks. The top is sweeter, the bottom is spicier
💧 Boil
15-20 min
From cold water
2cm thick rounds. Boiling in rice water improves taste
🔥 Stir-fry
3-5 min
Thin slices or rectangles work directly. Daikon steaks: parboil first
📡 Microwave
4-6 min
4 pieces at 2cm thick at 600W for about 5 min. Add 2 tbsp water
♨️ Steam
15-20 min
2cm thick. Makes it easier to absorb flavors
Common Mistakes
- Peeling too thinly and leaving fibers — peel thickly
- Not using rice water and leaving bitterness