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    Simmered Kiriboshi Daikon (切り干し大根の煮物)

    Published: Mar 7, 2022 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Yuto Omura

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    Simmered Kiriboshi Daikon is a delicious side dish made from rehydrated strips of daikon radish simmered in a sweet and salty Japanese broth with other various ingredients. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be enjoyed hot or cold!

    Simmered kiriboshi daikon (dried daikon shredded daikon)

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    What is simmered kiriboshi daikon?

    Kiriboshi Daikon no Nimono (切り干し大根の煮物) is a side dish made with rehydrated strips of daikon radish simmered in a Japanese broth with carrots, shiitake mushrooms and satsuma-age (fried fish cake) or aburaage (twice fried tofu).

    The taste is usually a little sweet with a touch of dashi so that it goes well with any rice dishes. It's one of the most popular side dishes at home in Japan.

    Simmered kiriboshi daikon (dried daikon shredded daikon)

    Kiriboshi Daikon

    Kiriboshi daikon is an ingredient up of daikon radish that has been cut into thin strips and dried. You can find it in Japanese or Asian supermarkets, it might also be labeled as "dried radish". Kiriboshi daikon is also used in South Korean and Chinese cooking.

    In Western Japan, it is also called "sengiri daikon" (繊切り大根). Sengiri is the Japanese word for "julienne" and julienned ingredients are usually 1-2mm thick.

    You can find the Japanese kiriboshi daikon on Dokodemo's shop or the Korean dried radish on Amazon. (Affiliate links)

    Before it can be used, kiriboshi daikon is washed and then lightly soaked in water to soften and rehydrate it.

    It can be eaten as it is with soy sauce or vinegar, or used in simmered dishes.

    Simmered kiriboshi daikon (dried daikon shredded daikon)

    How to use kiriboshi daikon

    As it's a dried product, you will need to go through some process to be able to use it as an ingredient. Here are the steps:

    1. Wash it well to remove any dirt. Discard the water two or three times and keep rinsing.
    2. Soak in cold water for 15 mins.
    3. Drain the water or use it as a broth.
    4. Cut according to your preference.
    dried kiriboshi daikon on a bamboo tray

    Satsuma-age / Aburaage

    Simmered kiriboshi daikon is usually made with either satsuma-age or aburaage. Both of these are special Japanese ingredients that might be difficult to find outside of Japan so it's okay to omit them. However if you have access to a Japanese supermarket, be sure to have a look for them as they add a great taste and texture to the dish!

    Oden made with a variety of fishcakes, tofu, meat, eggs and daikon radish
    "Satsuma-age" (in the middle) is golden in colour and often used in hot pots and soupy dishes like "oden".

    Satsuma-age is a type of fried fishcake made with fish paste mixed with flour, vegetables and spices. They are commonly used in dishes such as "oden" (Japanese winter stew), nimono (simmered dishes) or udon noodles.

    They come in all different shapes, sizes and colours too!

    Kitsune udon topped with spring onion and kamaboko fish cake
    Kitsune udon is a delicious noodle soup dish topped with aburaage, kamaboko (pink and white fish cake) and green onion.

    Aburaage is a type of twice fried tofu and I recommend using it if you want to make a vegetarian version.

    The tofu is first fried at a low temperature, then again at a higher temperature creating a fluffy golden pouch. You might have seen it used in "inari-zushi" (sweet tofu pouch stuffed with rice), miso soup or Kitsune udon.

    If possible, try to make your simmered kiriboshi daikon with one of these ingredients, you won't regret it!

    Simmered kiriboshi daikon (dried daikon shredded daikon)

    Tips and tricks to make an amazing simmered kiriboshi daikon at home

    Simmered kiriboshi daikon may seem simple, but if you use some simple tricks, the flavor will be beyond exceptional! So here, I will list 3 simple tips and tricks you can use at home for the dish.

    Use kiriboshi daikon's liquid as a broth

    There's no need to make dashi for this recipe! When you soak kiriboshi daikon in cold water, there's gonna be a daikon flavoured broth left over. You don't have to throw this away!

    This kiriboshi-daikon soup stock is sometimes used as "vegetarian soup stock" at temples. It's really a waste to throw it away. It's packed with umami so there's no reason not to use it!

    So in my recipe, I use this as a broth.

    Fry in oil and then simmer in broth

    Frying the ingredients in oil first will improve the texture, and then simmering will give it a richer flavour.

    That's why I recommend frying first and simmering after.

    Simmered kiriboshi daikon (dried daikon shredded daikon)

    Cool it down well once it's done

    If you leave the simmered kiriboshi daikon to cool down, the flavours soak deeper into the ingredients and create a better flavour. This technique can be used in many Japanese simmered dishes.

    You can see the same technique in my nikujaga recipe as well.

    Storing

    Leftover kiriboshi daikon can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

    It can also be frozen for up to 3 weeks. Frozen leftovers should be divided into portions, wrapped with plastic wrap and then stored in an airtight container like a lunchbox or ziplock bag.

    The dish itself can be enjoyed hot or cold so it's up to you whether you want to reheat it or not.

    Simmered kiriboshi daikon (dried daikon shredded daikon)
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    Simmered Kiriboshi Daikon (切り干し大根の煮物)


    • Author: Yuto Omura
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 6 portions 1x
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    Description

    Rehydrated strips of daikon radish simmered in a sweet and savoury Japanese sauce with carrots, shiitake mushrooms and satsuma age (fried fish cake). Serves 6.


    Ingredients

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    • 50g kiriboshi daikon (dried shredded daikon radish)
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • ½ medium carrot julienned
    • 2 fresh shiiitake mushrooms julienned
    • 100g satsumaage fishcake or 2 sheets aburaage (optional) julienned
    • 60ml (4 tbsp) soy sauce
    • 60ml (4 tbsp) mirin
    • 15g light brown sugar
    • 1 tsp sake
    • White sesame seeds (optional garnish)

    Instructions

    1. Place the kiriboshi daikon in a mixing bowl and cover with cold water. Wash the daikon by rubbing it with your hands and then discard the water. Repeat 3 times in total.
    2. After the third time, pour 300ml cold water into the bowl and allow the daikon to soak for 20 minutes.
    3. Remove the daikon from the water and keep the left over broth for later.
    4. If the kiriboshi daikon pieces are too long, cut them into thirds.
    5. Heat a large frying pan on medium and add a drizzle of sesame oil.
    6. Add the julienned carrot, shiitake mushroom and satsuma-age to the pan and stir fry them for 2-3 minutes.
    7. Next, add the diakon to the pan and stir fry for another minute.
    8. Pour in the leftover daikon broth from earlier along with 60ml soy sauce, 60ml mirin and 15g of light brown sugar.
    9. Mix everything together and allow to simmer until the liquid is completely reduced.
    10. Once the liquid is gone, add 1 tsp of sake and stir fry until liquid is gone.
    11. Allow to cool (optional) and serve up.
    12. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!

    Notes

    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days or frozen for up to 3 weeks. See in post for storing instructions.

    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Soaking: 20 mins
    • Cook Time: 15 mins
    • Category: Sides
    • Method: Simmering
    • Cuisine: Japanese

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