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Craving an explosion of flavor? Discover the surprisingly addictive Daikon Radish Salad, inspired by the vibrant izakayas of Japan. This recipe transforms simple daikon radish into a crunchy, texturally satisfying dish that’s perfect as a side or a light meal. You'll love how easily it comes together, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or impressing guests.

We'll guide you through preparing the daikon to perfection, ensuring a delightful crunch and mitigating any bitterness. Then, we’ll dive into crafting a quick, zesty homemade dressing that elevates the salad to another level. Finally, we bring it all together with tender canned tuna and creamy Japanese mayonnaise for a truly irresistible combination. Get ready to master this easy, flavorful Japanese-inspired salad!

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00:00Daikon radish is a surprisingly addictive vegetable that can be prepared in so many
00:04ways.
00:05The lazimai addictive izaka-inspired salad is made with strips of crunchy daikon radish
00:10mixed with tuna mayo and drizzled with a delicious tangy homemade dressing.
00:15Let's start by preparing about a quarter of daikon radish, peel the skin and then
00:19cut a flat edge to stop it from rolling.
00:23Cut into thin slices like this, I would say this is about 300g and serves 2-4 people depending
00:29on the portion size.
00:31Stack the slices together and cut long matchsticks.
00:35Stacking makes the process faster but make sure to hold them firmly to prevent them from
00:40slipping.
00:41Once they're all cut, place them in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with half teaspoon of salt.
00:46Mix by hand to evenly distribute it and then set it aside for 5 minutes.
00:58While we wait, let's make the dressing.
01:00Take a pourable container and add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of light brown sugar,
01:07half tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, half tablespoon of olive oil, half tablespoon of
01:13sesame seeds, half teaspoon of lemon juice, half teaspoon of garlic paste or half the amount
01:20of freshly grated garlic cloves and white pepper to taste.
01:24Whisk those together and place in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.
01:29After 5 minutes, you will find that the daikon has started releasing liquid, squeeze it thoroughly
01:35and then throw the liquid away.
01:38The salt draws out the moisture and softens the bitterness of the daikon so this is an important
01:43step. 5 minutes is minimum but you can rest for longer if you have time.
01:51Once you've squeezed out as much water as you can, place daikon in a new bowl and add
01:5770 grams of canned tuna and 1 tablespoon of Japanese mayonnaise, then mix it well.
02:04You can use tuna in oil or brine depending on your preference but make sure to squeeze the
02:10tuna thoroughly before you add it to the bowl, otherwise the salad will be too watery.
02:16Once it's all covered, we can transfer it to a serving bowl.
02:22For the prepared dressing over the top like this, I also like to add a sprinkle of bonito
02:27flakes and some kizaminari for some extra C3D flavour.
02:31And that's it, super easy, quick and addictive izakaya style daikon salad.
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