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Daikon Radish

Inventory, 40 lbs : 7.15
This item was last sold on : 08/08/22

• 85 Featured Restaurants

• 29 Recipe Ideas

• 17 ShareMarket®

Description/Taste

Daikon radishes widely range in size, averaging 15 to 60 centimeters in length, and shape, typically having an elongated, cylindrical appearance, but also found in round to oblong forms, depending on the variety. The skin is firm, semi-smooth, and varies from pure white to purple, green and white, to solid red. The root generally feels heavy for its size, a sign that the flesh is plump and not dried out, and is also crisp, aqueous, and dense, containing white, purple, or red hues. Daikon radishes are known for their crunchy, snap-like texture when raw and contain a mild, semi-sweet, and peppery, tangy flavor. Once cooked, the flesh softens to a consistency similar to a potato and develops a neutral flavor. In addition to the roots, Daikon radish leaves are also edible and have a pungent, green, and grassy taste.

Seasons/Availability

Daikon radishes are available year-round, with a peak season in the fall through winter.

Current Facts

Daikon radishes, botanically classified as Raphanus sativus, are a mild-flavored root vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family. The name Daikon translates from Japanese to mean “great root” and is a general descriptor used to encompass over 100 different varieties varying in appearance and flavor. Daikon radishes can be grown year-round, but they are primarily considered a winter vegetable widely used in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Southeast Asian cuisine. In local markets, the radishes are commonly labeled as Daikon radish, but the roots are also known under Japanese radish, Chinese radish, Winter radish, Long White radish, and Asian radish. Daikon radishes are generally slower growing than spring radish cultivars, but the roots are highly favored for their versatility and mild, sweet, and peppery flavor.

Nutritional Value

Daikon radishes are an excellent source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and boost collagen production within the skin. The roots are also a good source of potassium to balance fluid levels and contain lower amounts of phosphorus, copper, calcium, magnesium, and folate. In traditional Asian medicines, Daikon radishes are believed to provide enzymes that assist in the synthesis of starches and fats. The roots are steeped into teas and boiled with seaweed to fight infections, detox the body, and eliminate the harmful buildup within the digestive tract.

Applications

Daikon radishes have a mildly sweet and peppery flavor well suited for raw, cooked, and pickled preparations. The radish can be eaten with or without the skin, and when raw, the flesh can be thinly sliced, chopped, or cubed as a crisp side dish. In Japan, Daikon radishes are often served as a refreshing accompaniment to tempura and other deep-fried dishes as a reprieve from heavier flavors. Fresh slices are also served at the end of meals as a way to improve digestion. In addition to plain servings, Daikon radishes can be mixed into salads and coleslaws, spiralized as a noodle substitute, thinly sliced for sandwiches, layered into spring rolls, or julienned and pickled with other vegetables. Daikon radishes are popularly pickled and fermented into kimchi in Korea, a staple dish utilized as a condiment, side dish, or dip, and pickled radishes are also used as a topping in Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. Daikon radishes can also be cooked to develop a starchy texture similar to a potato. The flesh can be sliced into stir-fries, steamed as a neutral dish, roasted into chips, simmered in soups, curries, and stews, or braised as a savory vegetable. Daikon radishes are also frequently cooked into small square cakes as a textural component to main dishes. Beyond the roots, Daikon radish leaves are edible and can be tossed into salads, sauteed as a side, or simmered into soups. Daikon radishes pair well with herbs such as coriander, mint, dill, and thyme, carrots, mushrooms, peanuts, and meats, including beef, pork, duck, poultry, and fish. Whole, uncut Daikon radishes will keep 1 to 2 weeks when wrapped in newspaper or plastic and stored in the refrigerator. Once cooked, the radish pieces will keep 3 to 7 days, and the leaves will keep up to 3 days in the fridge. Daikon radishes can also be blanched and frozen for extended use for up to one month.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Daikon radishes are one of the most cultivated vegetables in Japan and are viewed as a purifying food to detox the body and stimulate digestion. The mild radishes are frequently incorporated into everyday meals, but Daikon radishes are also used in Buddst religious practices to cleanse the body. The Matsuchiyama Shoden Temple is a sub-temple of the Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and is one of the few Buddhist sites that accept Daikon radishes as offerings. In the main temple building, Daikon radishes are incorporated into the intricate designs seen on the walls, and there is frequently a large pile of Daikon radishes placed in front of the altar as offerings from visitors. Daikon radishes symbolize purity and are used as offerings in hopes of maintaining health. During the winter, the temple holds Daikon Matsuri, an annual event where Daikon radishes are cooked and served to visitors as a cleansing ritual. The event is a time of being thankful for health, and parishioners serve the boiled radishes to visitors as a practice to remove impurities, toxins, and prevent future disease.

Geography/History

Daikon radishes are believed to be native to the Mediterranean and coastal regions along the Black Sea. The mild roots were introduced to Asia through trade routes in ancient times and were estimated to have arrived in China sometime around 500 BCE and later in Japan. Daikon radishes became widely cultivated throughout Japan during the Edo period and were planted on farmland as a long-storing vegetable utilized during seasons of famine. Over time, Daikon radishes were intertwined into the traditional diets of many different Asian cultures, and the versatile root is still a staple ingredient found throughout Asia and Southeast Asia. Daikon radishes are also cultivated worldwide and are primarily sold through specialty grocers, select supermarkets, Asian ocers, and farmer’s markets.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Bang Bang 2021	San Diego CA	619-382-8938
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Point Loma Seafood	San Diego CA	619-223-1109
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-305-9525
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Copper Kings	Oceanside CA	323-810-1662
The Islander	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Lime in the Coconut	Chula Vista CA	619-820-0961
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Saffron Thai LLC	San Diego CA	619-574-7737
Belmont Park Cannonball	San Diego CA	858-228-9283

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Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Loving Hut	San Diego CA	619-855-5674
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Burning Beard	El Cajon CA	619-884-4716
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Sushi Nekosan	La Jolla CA	858-999-0999
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
Weapon LPM	San Diego CA	619-564-2618
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Sycuan Casino	El Cajon CA	619-445-6002
Sovereign Thai Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-887-2000
Rollin Roots-Miramar	San Diego CA	951-259-3836
MishMash	San Diego CA	760-822-1097
Chef Lance Roll	Vista CA	760-685-2433
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Smoke and Salt	Encinitas CA	760-815-9827
Craft House Sky Deck	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Sushi Tadokoro	San Diego CA	619-347-2792
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Mikami	San Diego CA	619-780-0974
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Green Acres Campus 2020	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-634-3970
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Tahona (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
White Rice LPM	San Diego CA	619-564-2618
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
JSIX American restaurant & Bar	San Diego CA	619-531-8744
Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar)	San Diego CA	858-831-7835
Social Tap	San Diego CA	619-398-8938
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Pendry SD (Pool House)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.)	La Jolla CA	619-808-4087
Juan Tequila	San Diego CA	520-395-7565
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Landons East Meets West	San Marcos CA	760-304-4560
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch)	San Marcos CA	619-709-0938
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Daikon Radish. One

is easiest, three is harder.

No Recipes		PICKLED CARROTS AND DAIKON (KOHAKU NAMASU)
Cooking And Beer		Breakfast Banh Mi with Bacon and Curry Aioli
E.A.T.		Daikon Radish Chips
Beyond Kimchee		Radish Pancake
Pickled Plum		Soy Daikon Bites with Melted Cheese
Just One Cookbook		Namasu (Daikon and Carrot Salad)
Platings and Pairings		Daikon Radish Salad
Barefeet in the Kitchen		Overnight Daikon Radish Pickles
Cookie and Kate		No Noodle Pad Thai
Steamy Kitchen		Chinese Daikon and Carrot Soup

the other 19...

Beyond Kimchee		Apple Pear Radish Salad
Cooking on the Weekends		Spicy Roasted Daikon French Fry
The Woks Of Life		Spicy Meatball Banh Mi
Kimchimari		Korean Rice Bowl with Sashimi - Hoedeopbap
bella bonito		Spring Salad with Carrot Miso Dressing
Tasting Table		Traditional Braised Daikon
The Woks Of Life		Turnip Cake
Food 52		Miso Beef Burgers with Daikon Oroshi
Witten Kitchen		Sword Leaf with Coconut, Curry Cashew, Carrots, Apple and Radish
Your Lighter Side		Daikon Au Gratin
Food In Jars		Homemade Kimchi
Kyoyasai Kyoto		Steamed Kintoki Carrots and Tilefish
Edible Marin & Wine Country		Soba Dashi
No Bun Please		Crispy Daikon Fries
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Daikon Rolls with Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto
The Global Girl		Raw Healing Probiotic Noodle Soup
Simply So Healthy		Low-Carb Homefries
Umami Holiday		Korean Pickled Radishes and Jalapenos
The Austin Gastronomist		Daikon Radish Dip

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