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Braised Daikon with Shiitake Mushrooms

Delicious Braised Daikon with Shiitake Mushrooms to Savor

This Braised Daikon with Shiitake Mushrooms offers a nourishing and gluten-free side dish bursting with flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Braising Mixture
  • 1 cup Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Rinse and soak to rehydrate before using.
  • 2 cups Hot Water Used for soaking mushrooms.
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil e.g., vegetable, canola, avocado.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Minced.
  • 1 large Daikon Radish Opt for smaller daikons for better flavor.
  • 1 piece Star Anise
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Use vegetarian oyster sauce for a vegan-friendly option.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix with water to form a slurry.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallion Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • medium pot or wok

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the dried shiitake mushrooms under cold water and soak them in hot water for about 2 hours or overnight until fully rehydrated.
  2. Heat a medium pot over medium heat and add neutral oil. Add the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms and minced ginger, sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sliced daikon radish and pour the reserved soaking liquid, then add star anise, bay leaf, oyster sauce, and light soy sauce. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Check on the daikon occasionally and add water if needed to avoid burning. Stir gently to ensure even cooking.
  5. Mix cornstarch with cold water to prepare the slurry, then stir it into the pot to thicken the sauce and coat the ingredients.
  6. Remove from heat, serve warm, and garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve alongside steamed rice or stir-fried greens for a complete meal. Adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce to taste.

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