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Simple Daikon Radish Soup

Easy and delicious soup with tender daikon radish in a flavorful kombu dashi broth.

15 min 4 servings
soup japanese vegan daikon dashi
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Ingredients

  • 300 gram daikon radish
  • long onion
  • 1200 ml kombu dashi
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.50 tbsp salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Equipment

  • pot

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables

1

Slice the 300 gram daikon radish into small pieces.

2

Slice the long onion into small pieces.

Cook the Daikon

3

In a large pot , combine the 1200 ml kombu dashi , 1 clove garlic grated, and daikon slices.

4

Simmer for 15 minutes or until the daikon is soft.

Season the Soup

5

Add 1 tbsp soy sauce , 0.50 tbsp salt , and pepper to taste .

Finish the Soup

6

Add the sliced long onion and simmer for a few more minutes.

7

Stir in the 1 tbsp sesame oil just before serving.

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servings: 4
time: 30 minutes
tags: [soup, japanese, vegan, daikon, dashi]
cuisine: Japanese
difficulty: easy
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== Season the Soup ==

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== Finish the Soup ==

Add the sliced long onion and simmer for a few more minutes.

Stir in the @sesame oil{1%tbsp} just before serving.

> For a vegan-friendly version, make sure to use a kombu-based dashi powder or make your own kombu dashi from scratch. The simplicity of this recipe allows the natural flavor of the daikon to shine through, making it a perfect light meal or starter.