A foolproof one-pan Japanese-style pasta packed with mizuna and grated daikon. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and effortless meal. You can enjoy your vegetables deliciously without any complicated steps. It's refreshing and easy to eat, making it a recommended dish even for those who find pasta making challenging.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (2 servings)

  • Pasta <b>200g</b>
  • Grated Daikon Radish <b>300g</b>
  • Mizuna Greens <b>1/2 bunch</b>
  • Canned Tuna <b>1 can</b>

Seasonings

  • [A] Salted Kombu <b>10g</b>
  • [A] Soy Sauce <b>1 tbsp</b>
  • [A] Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) <b>2 tbsp</b>
  • [A] Sugar <b>1 tsp</b>
  • Olive Oil <b>2 tbsp</b>
  • Salt <b>15g</b>

Steps

  1. Roughly chop 1/2 bunch of mizuna greens into 5cm pieces.
  2. Soak the chopped mizuna in water, cover with paper towels to keep it submerged, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. (This is the key!) This removes the bitterness from the mizuna and makes it crisp. Even wilted mizuna will become crisp when soaked in water.
  3. Peel 300g of daikon radish. (This is the key!) Peeling the daikon before grating it results in a smoother texture.
  4. Cut the daikon in half lengthwise and grate it. (This is the key!) Placing a wet cloth underneath the grater acts as a non-slip mat, making the process easier.
  5. Do not drain the water from the grated daikon radish; leave it as is.
  6. Bring 1.5L of water and 15g of salt (10g of salt per 1L of water is recommended) to a boil in a large frying pan.
  7. Add 200g of pasta to the boiling salted water and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions. Stir for about 1 minute initially to prevent the pasta from sticking.
  8. In a bowl, combine 10g of salted kombu, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of mirin (sweet rice wine), and 1 tsp of sugar.
  9. Prepare 1 can of canned tuna without draining the oil.
  10. Thoroughly drain the water from the mizuna greens that were soaked in water, using a salad spinner or similar. (This is the key!) Remaining moisture can make the pasta mushy, so ensure it's well-drained.
  11. Drain the cooked pasta in a colander and transfer it to a bowl.
  12. Toss the hot pasta with 2 tbsp of olive oil to prevent it from drying out.
  13. Add 1 can of canned tuna (with oil) to the frying pan and spread the oil throughout the pan.
  14. Add the grated 300g of daikon radish and the combined seasonings (salted kombu, soy sauce, mirin, sugar) to the frying pan with the tuna, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  15. Once the sauce is boiling, add the pasta coated with olive oil and heat while mixing well to coat the pasta with the sauce, until the moisture reduces.
  16. Once the moisture has reduced, turn off the heat and gently mix in 2/3 of the drained mizuna greens.
  17. Serve in a bowl and top with the remaining mizuna greens. Optionally, drizzle with extra olive oil (not included in the measurement) before serving.

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