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noun dai·kon \ ˈdī-kən \

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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Gralehaus’ pickling talent is also on display in the tofu bahn mi ($9), a fresh mix of carrot, jalapeno and daikon set atop several thick slices of tofu.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Gralehaus is one of the restaurants making Louisville shine | Review," 23 Aug. 2017
The thin rice paper rolls were filled with shrimp, charbroiled pork, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, noodles, fresh mint, Thai basil, cilantro, and crunchy rice paper.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Sample Asian flavors at Saigon Noodle House for Restaurant Week," 18 Aug. 2017
A daikon, a big white radish, made a deep, honking sound like an oboe.

— annie correal, The Seattle Times, "Cue the carrots! Strike up the squash! It’s a vegetable orchestra," 15 Aug. 2017
That means serving poké on top of a bed of mixed greens or rice, adding new vegetables like daikon radish or stirring in sriracha aioli sauce (FreshFin makes seven unique sauces every day in-house).

— alysha witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Poké is better than OK," 15 Aug. 2017
Quick orders of pickled daikon, pig’s ear slivers, and stewed bamboo shoots can be ordered straight from the deli case.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
Guests can load up their dishes with toppings like black beans, bean sprouts, potatoes, daikon, cucumber, carrot, kale, corn, eggs and more.

— nikki delamotte, cleveland.com, "Columbus-based fast-casual chain BIBIBOP offering free food at Cleveland grand opening," 18 July 2017
The takeout menu shows the signature sticky and crunchy fried chicken, available in spicy or soy garlic flavors, served with complimentary sides of pickled daikon radish.

— louisa chu, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago's first Bonchon, the Korean fried chicken chain, opening soon, Wicker Park next," 22 June 2017
Top your own bowl with macadamia nuts, pickled daikon, corn, cucumber and more.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Give poke a try at these Central Florida restaurants," 15 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of daikon

Japanese, from dai big + kon root

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