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Description/Taste
Daikon radishes widely range in size, averaging 15 to 60 centimeters in length, and shape, typically having an elongated, cylindrical appearance, but also found in round to oblong forms, depending on the variety. The skin is firm, semi-smooth, and varies from pure white to purple, green and white, to solid red. The root generally feels heavy for its size, a sign that the flesh is plump and not dried out, and is also crisp, aqueous, and dense, containing white, purple, or red hues. Daikon radishes are known for their crunchy, snap-like texture when raw and contain a mild, semi-sweet, and peppery, tangy flavor. Once cooked, the flesh softens to a consistency similar to a potato and develops a neutral flavor. In addition to the roots, Daikon radish leaves are also edible and have a pungent, green, and grassy taste.
Seasons/Availability
Daikon radishes are available year-round, with a peak season in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Daikon radishes, botanically classified as Raphanus sativus, are a mild-flavored root vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family. The name Daikon translates from Japanese to mean “great root” and is a general descriptor used to encompass over 100 different varieties varying in appearance and flavor. Daikon radishes can be grown year-round, but they are primarily considered a winter vegetable widely used in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Southeast Asian cuisine. In local markets, the radishes are commonly labeled as Daikon radish, but the roots are also known under Japanese radish, Chinese radish, Winter radish, Long White radish, and Asian radish. Daikon radishes are generally slower growing than spring radish cultivars, but the roots are highly favored for their versatility and mild, sweet, and peppery flavor.
Nutritional Value
Daikon radishes are an excellent source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and boost collagen production within the skin. The roots are also a good source of potassium to balance fluid levels and contain lower amounts of phosphorus, copper, calcium, magnesium, and folate. In traditional Asian medicines, Daikon radishes are believed to provide enzymes that assist in the synthesis of starches and fats. The roots are steeped into teas and boiled with seaweed to fight infections, detox the body, and eliminate the harmful buildup within the digestive tract.
Applications
Daikon radishes have a mildly sweet and peppery flavor well suited for raw, cooked, and pickled preparations. The radish can be eaten with or without the skin, and when raw, the flesh can be thinly sliced, chopped, or cubed as a crisp side dish. In Japan, Daikon radishes are often served as a refreshing accompaniment to tempura and other deep-fried dishes as a reprieve from heavier flavors. Fresh slices are also served at the end of meals as a way to improve digestion. In addition to plain servings, Daikon radishes can be mixed into salads and coleslaws, spiralized as a noodle substitute, thinly sliced for sandwiches, layered into spring rolls, or julienned and pickled with other vegetables. Daikon radishes are popularly pickled and fermented into kimchi in Korea, a staple dish utilized as a condiment, side dish, or dip, and pickled radishes are also used as a topping in Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. Daikon radishes can also be cooked to develop a starchy texture similar to a potato. The flesh can be sliced into stir-fries, steamed as a neutral dish, roasted into chips, simmered in soups, curries, and stews, or braised as a savory vegetable. Daikon radishes are also frequently cooked into small square cakes as a textural component to main dishes. Beyond the roots, Daikon radish leaves are edible and can be tossed into salads, sauteed as a side, or simmered into soups. Daikon radishes pair well with herbs such as coriander, mint, dill, and thyme, carrots, mushrooms, peanuts, and meats, including beef, pork, duck, poultry, and fish. Whole, uncut Daikon radishes will keep 1 to 2 weeks when wrapped in newspaper or plastic and stored in the refrigerator. Once cooked, the radish pieces will keep 3 to 7 days, and the leaves will keep up to 3 days in the fridge. Daikon radishes can also be blanched and frozen for extended use for up to one month.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Daikon radishes are one of the most cultivated vegetables in Japan and are viewed as a purifying food to detox the body and stimulate digestion. The mild radishes are frequently incorporated into everyday meals, but Daikon radishes are also used in Buddhist religious practices to cleanse the body. The Matsuchiyama Shoden Temple is a sub-temple of the Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and is one of the few Buddhist sites that accept Daikon radishes as offerings. In the main temple building, Daikon radishes are incorporated into the intricate designs seen on the walls, and there is frequently a large pile of Daikon radishes placed in front of the altar as offerings from visitors. Daikon radishes symbolize purity and are used as offerings in hopes of maintaining health. During the winter, the temple holds Daikon Matsuri, an annual event where Daikon radishes are cooked and served to visitors as a cleansing ritual. The event is a time of being thankful for health, and parishioners serve the boiled radishes to visitors as a practice to remove impurities, toxins, and prevent future disease.
Geography/History
Daikon radishes are believed to be native to the Mediterranean and coastal regions along the Black Sea. The mild roots were introduced to Asia through trade routes in ancient times and were estimated to have arrived in China sometime around 500 BCE and later in Japan. Daikon radishes became widely cultivated throughout Japan during the Edo period and were planted on farmland as a long-storing vegetable utilized during seasons of famine. Over time, Daikon radishes were intertwined into the traditional diets of many different Asian cultures, and the versatile root is still a staple ingredient found throughout Asia and Southeast Asia. Daikon radishes are also cultivated worldwide and are primarily sold through specialty grocers, select supermarkets, Asian grocers, and farmer’s markets.
Featured Restaurants
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JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
Weapon LPM | San Diego CA | 619-564-2618 |
Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
Rollin Roots-Miramar | San Diego CA | 951-259-3836 |
Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
Weapon MO8 | San Diego CA | 619-883-8525 |
Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
Copper Kings | Oceanside CA | 323-810-1662 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-382-8938 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
White Rice LPM | San Diego CA | 619-564-2618 |
Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Raki Raki & Co. | San Diego CA | 858-573-2400 |
Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Social Tap | San Diego CA | 619-398-8938 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
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Haidilao Hot Pot San Diego Inc. | San Diego CA | 510-861-7657 |
Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
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Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
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Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
MishMash | San Diego CA | 760-822-1097 |
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Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
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Gaytan Family Farm
Near Murrieta, California, United StatesRiverside, CA About 2 days ago, 5/14/22 ![]() ![]()
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California, United StatesAlmagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 47 days ago, 3/30/22 Sharer's comments : Daikon radishes of Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno,CA 1-559-385-4959 About 54 days ago, 3/23/22 ![]() ![]()
Esentai Gourmet
California, United Statesпроспект Aль-Фараби 77/8, Алматы 050060 About 66 days ago, 3/11/22 Sharer's comments : Daikon radishes from Thailand at Esentai Gourmet, Almaty, Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 79 days ago, 2/26/22 ![]() ![]()
Meidi-Ya
Near Marina Ctr Ter, Singapore9 Raffles Boulevard #01-51 to 56, #02-26 to 36 Singapore 039596 656-339-1111 https://meidi-ya.com.sg About 84 days ago, 2/20/22 ![]() ![]()
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Chequamegon Food Co-op
Wisconsin, United States700 Main Street West Ashland WI 54806 715-682-8251 http://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/ About 461 days ago, 2/08/21 Sharer's comments : CA grown ![]() ![]()
Hayward Farmers Market
Wisconsin, United States15886 US hwy 63 Hayward WI 54843 About 602 days ago, 9/21/20 ![]() ![]()
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 632 days ago, 8/22/20 ![]() ![]()
Mari Farm-Taki
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesWapato, WA About 716 days ago, 5/30/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh, local, giant Daikon ready to slice! |