daikon
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Definition of daikon
: a large long hard white radish used especially in Asian cuisine also : a plant (Raphanus sativus longipinnatus) whose root is a daikon
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Thinly sliced Persian cucumbers and a small daikon radish provide maximum crunch, and the whole mixture is simply coated with olive oil, rice vinegar, and salt. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit, "This Broccoli Salad with Peanut Dressing Is Our Only Memorial Day Plan," 15 May 2018 Toss in a large bowl with daikon, carrots, and reserved scallion tops. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Spicy Kimchi Slaw," 28 May 2018 All but concealing this meaty interior were concentric layers of bean sprouts, mint, pickled carrot and daikon radish, cucumber slices and romaine lettuce, all dusted with peanuts. — Andrew Marton, star-telegram, "Fast-casual Char'd adds fusion flair to Mansfield's dining scene | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 4 Apr. 2018 Grilled chopped duck liver ($11) looks like a wreath with half-moons of purple daikon, sesame seeds and white leek blossoms providing a brilliant contrast to a deep blue plate. — Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Che Fico lives up to hype as most anticipated newcomer," 8 June 2018 Look for dishes with unfamiliar combinations (such as green pepper with shredded potato or brisket with daikon). — Kathleen Purvis, charlotteobserver, "Charlotte has three great Chinese restaurants? Yes, and here's what to order at each," 29 May 2018 To serve, scatter daikon over ribs, leaving any liquid in bowl. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, "Grilled Short Ribs with Pickled Daikon," 28 May 2018 Kaiseki chefs, some of whom shop for vegetables at central Kyoto’s world-famous Nishiki Market, seek tiny, perfect specimens—40 miniature daikon radishes, all the same size. — Tom Downey, WSJ, "Explore Kyoto With the Chefs Who Are Turning Culinary Tradition on Its Head," 28 May 2018 This section is also the home of Angus sliders ($18), and a sirloin banh mi ($20) layered with spicy kimchi, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumbers and rings of jalapeños. — Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Tenderloin’s Black Cat evolves into a romantic supper club," 2 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'daikon.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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