Daikon in Korean
4 servings
35 minutes
Korean-style daikon is a spicy and aromatic dish inspired by traditional Korean cuisine but adapted to European tastes. Daikon, tender and juicy, undergoes a salting process that enhances its flavor and gives it a pleasant crunchy texture. The addition of chili adds a spicy note, while honey provides a light sweetness harmoniously balanced with salt and onion. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or side dish, especially with meat dishes and rice. It refreshes, awakens the appetite, and complements the main flavors of the meal. Its simplicity makes it accessible even for beginner cooks. Inspired by Korean traditions, this recipe reveals new dimensions of flavor combinations to gourmets.
1
Cut the daikon into thin strips or grate it with the appropriate attachment.
- Daikon: 250 g
2
Add salt to the grated daikon and mix. Leave for 30 minutes.
- Salt: 0.5 tablespoon
3
Put the daikon in a colander and gently squeeze it.
- Daikon: 250 g
4
Chop the onion and green onion.
- Onion: 30 g
- Green onions: 30 g
5
Add chili pepper, honey, onion to the daikon and mix.
- Chili pepper: 0.5 tablespoon
- Honey: 0.5 teaspoon
- Onion: 30 g
- Green onions: 30 g