General Information

Culinary File

• Buying
  
• look for firm, very white roots
• with no marks or bruises
• choose small to medium daikon

Storing
daikon can be kept, unwashed, in the refrigerator for 10-15 days

Flavor
slightly sweet root
the flavor of the leaves is somewhat like cardoon or cabbage, though milder

Texture
slightly crunchy

Use

• wash and drain the daikon
• cut off each end; reserve the leaves
• slice into thin rounds; chop the leaves thinly lengthwise
• steam or cook in boiling water
• widely used in stir fries and wok cooking to add an Asian flavor