Give purple daikon radish a try. Toasted black sesame seeds add a nutty flavor that perfectly compliments the natural sweetness of purple daikon radish - 10 minutes from prep to table.
Mix sliced radish, minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt in a medium mixing bowl and allow to marinate while you prepare the sesame seeds.
1 large purple daikon radish, 1 clove garlic, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, ½ teaspoon salt
Toast 1 teaspoon of black sesame seeds in a small pan over low heat (an 8- to 11-inch pan would work).
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Add the toasted black sesame seeds to your daikon mixture and toss until well combined.
Top with optional flaky salt and enjoy right away or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours (see storage tips below).
⅛ teaspoon flaky sea salt
notes
This recipe is all about the radish, so pick a fresh purple daikon using my tips and photos for the best results.Black sesame seeds will taste slightly bitter if untoasted. You can sometimes find already toasted or roasted black sesame seeds at Asian grocery stores.substitutions:daikon - instead of purple daikon radish, you can use peeled and thinly sliced watermelon radish or kohlrabi.sesame seeds - You can use regular sesame seeds instead of black sesame seeds, but don't forget to lightly toast them as well for the added nutty flavor.sesame oil - If you don't have sesame oil, I recommend omitting it altogether.NOTE: if you're using table salt instead of Diamond Crystal kosher salt, make sure to cut back on the amount by half.storage:
You can start this dish ahead of time by cutting up the daikon radish beforehand and storing it in cold water. When ready, drain the daikon slices and dry them with a kitchen towel before dressing.
When dressed, this recipe will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in a covered container, but the daikon will be less crunchy.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing since the texture of the daikon will change.
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