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Salmon Daikon　鮭大根

This Salmon Daikon is a warm and comforting Japanese simmered dish which is perfect for wintertime! Tender salmon and sweet, juicy daikon are gently cooked with ginger and miso, creating a cozy bowl that’s both healthy and satisfying. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish brings authentic Japanese home-style warmth to your table—ideal if you are short on time or just want nourishing comfort all in one pot.
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Servings: 2 people
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium size daikon
  • 1 scallion
  • 0.5 pound salmon fillet
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 dashi packet
  • 1.5 tbsp miso
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 2 tsp sugar

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut daikon into 3/4 inch thick slices, and then cut each piece in half.
  2. Chop a scallion.
  3. Cut salmon into 3/4 inch thick slices, remove the bones.
  4. Grate a piece of ginger.
  5. Add 2 cups of water in a pot, and add a dashi packet.
  6. Add daikon, and turn the heat to medium. Cover with a lid, and once it starts boiling for about 5-6 minutes, remove the dashi packet.
  7. Add 1.5 tbsp miso, 1 tbsp each mirin and sake, and 2 tbsp sugar. Add grated ginger, and then add salmon. Cover with a lid, keep on simmering for 20 minutes.
  8. When the liquid level gets low and the daikon is translucent, salmon daikon is ready!
  9. Add the salmon daikon to the serving dish, then sprinkle the chopped scallion.
    It's ready!  We hope you enjoy your "TOKYO  FLAVORS, NEW YORK STYLE" meal! Itadakimasu!

Notes

  • Daikon-to-Salmon Ratio: For the best balance of flavor and texture, use 1.5 to 1.8 times more daikon than salmon. The daikon absorbs the broth beautifully and adds natural sweetness as it cooks.
  • Choosing the Miso: This dish works especially well with white miso for a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Awase miso (a blend of red and white miso) is also an excellent choice if you prefer a deeper, more savory taste.
  • Don’t Waste the Daikon Skin: After peeling daikon, some people discard the skin, while others thinly slice it and quickly stir-fry with a little oil, then season with sugar, sake or mirin, and soy sauce to make a tasty mini side dish. A delicious way to reduce food waste—let’s avoid “food loss”!