daikon

noun dai·kon \ ˈdī-kən \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

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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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 2018
In a medium-size bowl, combine the carrot, daikon, and remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar, toss thoroughly, and set aside.

— ac shilton, Outside Online, "Veganism for Carnivores: Testing a Fake-Meat Cookbook," 22 Mar. 2018
Similarly, the prototypical green salad with ginger-carrot-apple dressing is here, sculpted with wide white strips of daikon rolled around the foliage, the absence of fish inciting the impulsive desire to just get on with the sushi.

— mike sula, Chicago Reader, "Radio Anago is Brendan Sodikoff’s sushi cave under the deep dark sea . . .," 3 May 2018
The Thai Shrimp Salad is colorful, with shredded carrot, daikon, papaya, cucumber, and red onion, topped with crushed peanuts and a generous portion of halved, boiled shrimp.

— eric velasco, AL.com, "Ollie Irene restaurant is back and better than ever," 20 Mar. 2018
Both the chicken and veggie-friendly spring rolls are served with pickled daikon, a choice of sauce and a side.

— nikki delamotte, cleveland.com, "Korean fried chicken, mochi and more come to Cleveland's Superelectric Pinball Parlor," 30 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of daikon

Japanese, from dai big + kon root

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