Simmered Daikon with Soy Sauce (大根の煮物)

Ingredients

• 1 medium daikon radish
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 cups dashi stock
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the daikon radish and cut it into 1/2-inch thick half-moons.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the daikon slices to the pot and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until slightly translucent.

4. 4

   Pour in 2 cups of dashi stock and 1 cup of water, and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

6. 6

   Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the daikon is tender.

7. 7

   While the daikon is simmering, chop the green onions into thin slices for garnish.

8. 8

   Once the daikon is tender, remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.

9. 9

   Serve the simmered daikon warm, garnished with chopped green onions.