Boiled Daikon Radish: A Light, Healthy Side Dish
This boiled daikon requires no oil, no wok, and no extreme high heat. Since I always have a daikon radish in the fridge, it’s my go-to side dish in the wintertime. I just cut it up, boil it with a few ingredients I always have in my pantry, and a healthy, surprisingly tasty meal awaits!
Servings: 4
Calories: 28kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound daikon radish
- 1 slice ginger
- 1 cup water or stock
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 scallion (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the daikon into half-inch thick, bite-sized pieces. In a pot, add 1 slice ginger, 1 cup water or stock (235ml), 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (16 g), ½ teaspoon salt (2 g), ¼ teaspoon sugar (1 g), ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper (a large pinch), and stir to combine. Add the daikon.
- Cover and bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes until the daikon is fork tender, stirring occasionally.
- Right before serving, add in the chopped scallion, and a few drops of sesame oil (optional). Mix well and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 25.5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.5mg