What Is Daikon (chinese icicle radish) and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with daikon (chinese icicle radish)? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 47 recipes to put it to work.
What is daikon (chinese icicle radish)?
Daikon is also known as Chinese white radish, Chinese icicle radish, dai-co, mooli, Japanese radish or Satsuma radish.
Daikon is a kind of white-skinned radish that is heavily cultivated throughout Asia.
It is used raw, cooked and as a garnish. Daikon has a large fleshy root that can grow up to 3 feet (1 metre) long and weigh up to 6 pounds (several kg).
Shredded daikon is a popular salad and garnish ingredient and can be used to make fresh relishes. Daikon can also be salt pickled and served as a condiment.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 radish (7" long) (338g)Where found
Daikon (chinese icicle radish) is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Daikon (chinese icicle radish) is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does daikon (chinese icicle radish) weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 radish (7" long) | 338 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 白萝卜（中国萝卜冰柱） | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | daikon (radis chinois glaçon) | |
| en español: | daikon (rábano carámbano chino) |
Recipes using daikon (chinese icicle radish)
There are 47 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Casual Korean Mak Kimchi
Mak kimchi ferments chopped napa cabbage with daikon, garlic, carrot, anchovies, and chili flakes for a quick-style Korean kimchi. A 2-day countertop ferment that keeps for 10 days.
Soba in Chicken Broth
Japanese soba noodles in ginger-miso chicken broth with shiitake mushrooms, gai lan, and fresh cilantro. Restaurant-quality slurpable noodle soup ready in 40 minutes at home.
Grilled Tofu in a Soy, Ginger & Orange Marinade
Marinated tofu, mushrooms and vegetables are packed with Asian flavors, grilling adds extra smokiness. Not only your vegetarian family or friends love these tasty skewers, but also the meat-lovers. Using the firmest tofu will make a big difference on both texture and flavor!
Asian Coleslaw
Looking for a coleslaw recipe that's different and refreshing. Why not try this Asian twist on the classic dish. With its crispy Napa cabbage, Chinese icicle radish, and a touch of sesame seeds, it's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds sing.
Korean Daikon Kimchi
Make this classic and delicious Korean kimchi with daikon. It's crunchy, a bit spicy and packed with ginger, garlic and all these yummy Asian flavors.
Homemade Kimchee
Love Korean food since I was in the university, kimchee is definitely one of my favorites, and any time go to a Korean restaurant, kimchee is one of the side dishes I must order, no question. Finally, the first time I made my own kimchee, and it turned out as good as the ones I had at any restaurant, here the recipe is!
Cabbage & Daikon Kimchi
Easy homemade kimchi with cabbage and daikon, salted, spiced, and left to ferment to your taste. A simple, vegan Korean side dish with no fish sauce, as tangy and funky as you care to make it.
Bibimbap (Korean Seasoned Vegetables & Rice with Spicy Sauce)
A classic Korean dish, seasoned vegetables are served with steamed rice and spicy sauce along with a small bowl of miso soup and kimchee.
Chinese Beef Stew
Chunks of beef slowly braised in an authentic Chinese manner. Nearly any tough cut of beef can be made magically tender and flavorful with this technique.
Kim Chee #6
Homemade kimchi with napa cabbage, daikon, cucumber, and turnip seasoned with garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Salt-brined overnight and fermented in the fridge.
Master Flank Steak Stir Fry Slaw & Filling
Asian-style stir-fried napa cabbage slaw with daikon, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and barbecue sauce. Doubles as a side for grilled flank steak and a roulade filling for meal prep.
Some Oroshi (White-Radish & Red-Pepper Garnish)
Traditional Japanese some oroshi condiment: daikon radish infused with red pepper, grated into spicy little balls, and served with ponzu sauce. The classic sashimi garnish.
Tuna Maki
Fresh ahi tuna maki rolls wrapped in nori with seasoned sushi rice and wasabi, served with pickled ginger, julienned daikon, and carrots. Make sushi-bar quality rolls at home in 25 minutes.
Vegetarian Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce
Crispy pan-fried vegetarian pot stickers filled with tofu, brown rice, shiitake mushrooms, and olives, served with a fresh tomato-daikon-shiso dipping sauce.
Pasta Salad with Guar Gum Dressing
Pasta salad with chopped spinach, daikon, red grapes, and a guar-gum-thickened raspberry-honey-mustard dressing. A fat-free dressing that coats like oil without the calories.
Chilled Rice Salad
Nutty brown rice tossed with mineral-rich arame seaweed, bright peas, crunchy daikon, and a toasted sesame-rice vinegar dressing. A wholesome chilled salad that's naturally vegan and packed with plant-based goodness.
Roast Chicken Goes Gourmet
Gourmet roast chicken salad with yogurt-curry dressing, Belgian endive, papaya, toasted coconut, and baby greens. A restaurant-style composed salad from a simple roast chicken.
Chopstix Glass Noodle Salad
Crunchy, cool, and tossed in a zingy ginger-sesame dressing with orange zest, this glass noodle salad with snow peas, red cabbage, and enoki mushrooms is a no-cook showstopper ready in 30 minutes.
Nori Rolls (Murreita)
Vegetarian nori rolls (murreita) wrap brown rice, mung sprouts, carrot, cucumber, daikon, and umeboshi plum in toasted nori. A macrobiotic-style sushi roll with no fish required.
Kim Chee Number 5
Homemade kimchi with napa cabbage, daikon radish, scallions, garlic, ginger, pear, and cayenne pepper. Salt-brined and fermented for 3 days in a traditional crock method.
Sinigang Na Baboy (Pork in Sour Broth)
Classic Filipino sinigang with pork ribs braised in a tart tamarind broth alongside tomatoes, daikon, green beans, and wilted spinach. The ultimate sour soup for rice lovers.
Pancakes with Nine Fillings - Guchul Pan *
This a delightful dish is an innovative and economical way to serve a do-it-yourself-style appetizer or main-dish. It is usually presented in a special lacquered wood or china tray with the required number of compartments. It is just as effective served on a tray in small bowls or dishes
Spicy Kimchi
Spicy napa cabbage and daikon kimchi fermented with anchovies, garlic, scallions, and red pepper flakes. Traditional 2-day ferment Korean baechu kimchi for rice bowls, stews, and pancakes.
