Furofuki-Daikon (Simmered Daikon with Miso Sauce)

Furofuki Daikon – Enjoy the Full Flavor of Daikon Radish

“A simple dish where delicate dashi and sweet miso bring out the natural flavor of the ingredients.”
[Ingredients] (Serves 4–5)
  • Daikon radish・・・1/2
  • Dashi packet・・・1 packet
  • Salt・・・1/2 tsp
  • Water・・・500ml
  • Miso・・・2 tbsp
  • Sugar・・・2 tbsp
  • Mirin・・・1 tbsp
  1. Cut the daikon into 4cm-thick rounds and peel the skin thickly.
  2. Add water, the dashi packet, and salt to a pressure cooker. Arrange the daikon inside and close the lid.
  3. Cook over high heat. Once the pressure indicator begins to spin, reduce to low heat and pressure-cook for 10 minutes.
    4. （If using a regular pot, score a cross-shaped cut on one side of each daikon piece and simmer for about 30 minutes.）
  4. Turn off the heat and wait until the pressure indicator pin drops.
  5. In a heatproof bowl, combine the miso, sugar, and mirin. Mix well, loosely cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 500W for 1 minute.
  6. Once the pressure is fully released, open the lid and insert a bamboo skewer into the daikon.
  7. If the skewer slides through easily, transfer the daikon to serving bowls.
    8. （If the center is still firm, continue simmering without the lid until tender.）
  8. Mix the miso sauce well and spoon it over the daikon.
☆Tip☆
① Using a dashi packet and pressure cooker allows the daikon to become fluffy and full of dashi flavor in a short time.
② For extra aroma, garnish the miso with thin strips of yuzu peel if desired.

*This recipe uses the freshly made “Mt. Fuji Blend” dashi packet. Other types of dashi may also be used.