Easy Roasted Daikon Radish Recipe
This easy roasted Daikon Radish Recipe makes the perfect side for any Asian inspired meal! Daikon radish, tossed in diced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, agave, olive oil, and toasted sesame oil, and roasted to perfection.
This easy roasted Daikon Radish recipe is incredibly simple to make, makes a healthy, low calorie side dish, and is so delicious it will turn just about anyone into a radish lover!
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What are Daikon Radishes
Daikon Radishes are long, crisp, white radishes that are often used in Asian cuisine. When eaten raw, they have a strong, bitter flavor. But when Daikon Radishes are roasted, they loose most of their bitterness and become juicy, savory, and absolutely delicious! I personally LOVE daikon radishes raw, but if they are a bit too strong for you and not your cup of tea, try this easy roasted daikon radish recipe…I bet you it will change your mind!
Not only are roasted daikon radishes absolutely delicious, they are also great for you! Daikon radishes are a low calorie food that is full of nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, fiber, folate, and vitamin C. That’s right! EAT YOUR RADISHES!
Where to buy Daikon Radishes
You can buy Daikon Radishes at most grocery stores in the produce section. You can alway find Daikon radishes at your local Asian grocery store. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, at your local farmers market.
How to Make Roasted Daikon Radishes
Making Roasted Daikon Radishes is incredibly easy! Simply peel and cut the Daikon radishes.
Then toss them in oil and extra seasoning if desired. For this particular recipe, you will be tossing your daikon radishes in soy sauce, rice vinegar, agave, diced garlic, and olive oil. This marinade is simple, but it’s the perfect way to make these roasted daikon radishes delicious!
Next you will bake the seasoned daikon radishes for 30-40 minutes. The size you cut your radishes with alter the time you need to bake them. So check them at the 30 minute mark and give them more time if needed.
Once perfectly roasted, remove your roasted daikon radishes from oven, toss in toasted sesame oil, and top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve and enjoy!
What to serve with Roasted Daikon Radishes
This easy roasted Daikon radish recipe makes the perfect side dish for any Asian inspired meal. Serve these roasted daikon radishes with dumplings, miso tofu tacos, miso noodle soup or a vegan bulgogi rice bowl. Or just have them as a healthy snack!
Easy Roasted Daikon Radish Recipe
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 Daikon radish
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp agave
Toppings
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sliced scallions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Peel and cut your daikon radish into small pieces. Pieces should be about 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch.
- Place cut daikon radishes in a bowl and top with finely chopped garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and agave.**Do not include the toasted sesame oil yet. That will be used AFTER you bake the radishes (toasted sesame oil is already toasted and can become bitter or burnt if cooked to long)
- Place seasoned daikon radishes and garlic on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Mix radishes at the 20 minute mark to allow them to cook more evenly. The size of the cut radishes will affect your cooking time.
- Daikon radishes will be done roasting in 30-40 minutes, when the outside starts to brown slightly and the inside is tender and juicy.
- Once daikon radishes are perfectly roasted, remove from oven. Place in a bowl and toss with toasted sesame oil.
- Plate roasted daikon radishes and top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve and enjoy!
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