Can be used as the main dish or a side dish! A variety of recipes for dried Shogoin radish
Daikon radish is a staple in stews during the cold season. Dried daikon strips are made by drying daikon in the sun, which gives them a different texture and is convenient to have in your home. OYAOYA sells dried daikon strips made from Shogoin daikon, a traditional Kyoto vegetable.
What is Shogoin radish?
It is one of Kyoto's most representative traditional vegetables, said to have originated in the Shogoin region of Kyoto in the late Edo period. The large, perfectly round fruit is full of water and is soft but does not fall apart when cooked, and is slightly sweet.
The meat has a fine texture, so when dried it takes on a plump and bouncy texture. In addition, the flavor is concentrated as the moisture is removed, and the subtle and refined sweetness is enhanced. It has a completely different taste from raw.
Recipes for different purposes
When you hear kiriboshi daikon, you might imagine it being used in Japanese dishes such as simmered dishes, but it's also perfect for Western and Chinese dishes. The umami components of kiriboshi daikon blend well with various seasonings, and simply adding it to a dish can easily add depth to it.
This time, we will introduce you to an easy Asian recipe using dried Shogoin radish.
Daikon and chicken fish sauce soup
Nam pla is often used in Thai cuisine. It is made by fermenting and aging fish, and has a salty taste with the umami of fish.
The dried Shogoin radish absorbs the flavor of the chicken and fish sauce, and the sweetness of the radish overflows with every bite. You can easily make regular chicken soup many times more delicious. Recipe here
Taiwanese-style radish omelette
Taiwanese-style omelette is an omelette made with Taiwan's traditional dried daikon radish. Taiwanese dried daikon radish is pickled in salt, so it has a salty taste. Taiwanese-style omelette made with dried Shogoin daikon radish has a strong sweetness to it, and the eggs are sweetened with sugar, so children will love it. It's quick to make, so it might be a good snack. Recipe here
Cold radish and onion potage soup
The hot summer can make you lose your appetite, so we recommend a cold potage soup made with dried Shogoin daikon radish and onions. Daikon radish is rich in digestive enzymes, so it helps with digestion when you have an upset stomach or a hangover. The sweetness of the dried Shogoin daikon goes very well with the flavor of the consommé. It's delicious served cold in the summer and warm in the winter. See the recipe here
Traditional dried daikon strips with a plump texture
Dried Shogoin radish is convenient because it can be used as either a main dish or a side dish. It is rich in dietary fiber, and drying it increases the calcium content. It can be eaten as is without cooking, so it's good to have it as a snack when you feel a bit hungry. The radish itself gives off a lot of flavor, so be sure to use the water after soaking it in water rather than throwing it away.
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