A recipe for braised salmon and radish that is deeply flavorful and perfectly complements rice. The umami of the salmon and the sweetness of the radish meld together, making it a healthy option recommended for everyone. This is a staple Japanese side dish that is easy to make and delicious, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (2 servings)

  • 2 Salmon Fillets
  • 250g Daikon Radish
  • 10g Ginger
  • 70g Daikon Radish Peels
  • 2g Bonito Flakes (Katsuobushi)
  • 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds

Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp Cooking Sake (Rice Wine)
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Miso Paste
  • 1 tbsp Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Dashi Granules
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Sake (Rice Wine)
  • 1 tbsp Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil

Steps

  1. Peel the 250g Daikon Radish, cut it into 2cm thick pieces, and then cut those in half. [Key Tip!] Peeling the daikon radish a bit thicker will help it absorb flavors more easily.
  2. Peel the 10g Ginger, slice it thinly, and then julienne it.
  3. Pat the 2 Salmon Fillets dry with paper towels and cut them into 3 equal pieces. Remove any bones.
  4. Place the cut Daikon Radish, 400ml Water, and 1/2 tsp Dashi Granules in a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. [Key Tip!] Starting to boil the daikon radish in cold water allows it to heat up slowly, enhancing its sweetness.
  6. Wash the remaining 70g Daikon Radish Peels, pat them dry, cut them in half, and then slice them into 5mm thick strips.
  7. Heat 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil in a frying pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
  8. Add the sliced Daikon Radish Peels to the heated frying pan and stir to coat them with oil.
  9. Add 1 tbsp Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) and stir-fry.
  10. Once the daikon radish peels are tender, add 1 tbsp Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) and 1 tsp Sugar. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds to add sweetness.
  11. Add 1 tsp Soy Sauce, 2g Bonito Flakes (Katsuobushi), and 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds. Stir-fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the kinpira-style daikon radish peels are done.
  12. (Returning to Salmon and Radish) Add the julienned ginger, 2 tbsp Cooking Sake (Rice Wine), 1 tbsp Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine), 1 tsp Sugar, and the cut salmon to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  13. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes. [Key Tip!] Adding sweet seasonings first helps the flavors to penetrate more easily. Soy sauce is added later.
  14. Add 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, mix gently, then cover with a piece of kitchen paper or a lid and simmer over low-medium heat for 15 minutes. [Key Tip!] This step is for tenderizing the daikon radish.
  15. Remove the lid and flip the daikon radish.
  16. Dissolve 1 tbsp Miso Paste in a corner of the pot, mix it in evenly, then cover again with kitchen paper or a lid and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. [Key Tip!] To preserve the miso's flavor, add it after the soy sauce and simmer for a short time.
  17. Turn off the heat, let it cool down slightly, and then let it cool completely to finish. [Key Tip!] Cooling allows the flavors to penetrate even more deeply.

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