Name: Shredded Daikon Salad
Yield: 8 regular or 16 small servings
Ingredients: 1 large daikon (about 1 lb.), peeled, thinly sliced into (3"-long) matchsticks; ¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 red finger or Fresno chile, seeds removed, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil; 2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar; ½–1 tsp. store-bought or homemade chili crisp (optional); Toasted white and/or black sesame seeds (for serving)

pile of shredded daikon sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds on a gold plate

Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Lillian Chou

This salad is palate-cleansing and refreshing. A little spicy, a little tart—and you can prep it in advance. The thinner you slice the daikon, the better it will absorb the flavor of the dressing.

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Yield
8 regular or 16 small servings

Ingredients

1 large daikon (about 1 lb.), peeled, thinly sliced into (3"-long) matchsticks

¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided

1 red finger or Fresno chile, seeds removed, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil

2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar

1 Tbsp. granulated sugar

½–1 tsp. store-bought or homemade chili crisp (optional)

Toasted white and/or black sesame seeds (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Toss daikon and ½ tsp. salt in a medium bowl; let sit 30 minutes. Transfer to a dish towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk chile, garlic, oil, vinegar, sugar, and remaining ¼ tsp. salt in a large bowl and let sit 30 minutes.
Step 3
Add daikon to bowl and massage dressing into daikon. Let sit at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (cover and chill if holding longer than 1 hour).
Step 4
To serve, stir in desired amount of chili crisp if using and top with sesame seeds.

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