Furofuki Daikon with Yuzu-Miso
Furofuki Daikon with Yuzu-Miso is a popular dish in Japan, especially during the winter months, when daikon is in season. It is often served as a side dish or appetizer, and is enjoyed for its delicate flavor and warming properties. It also pairs nicely with rice, grilled fish, steamed vegetables, and tofu. With easy preparation and simple, rustic seasoning, the daikon radish can become the main dish. The harmony of the soup overflowing from the daikon and the yuzu-miso is very gentle.
Cut a <quantity>3<unit>cm</unit></quantity> round off of <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of daikon radish. Peel and cut it in half. Repeat once more
Transfer the daikon slices to a pan full of water and simmer for 20m over medium-low heat until tender
Peel <quantity>1</quantity> yuzu
Remove the white pitch from the peel carefully
Thinly slice the peels
Squeeze the juice out of the yuzu into a bowl, removing any seeds
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of miso and <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of sugar into a saucepan
Add <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of mirin and <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of sake to the pan. Mix it
Warm the miso over medium heat, and cook until the sugar has dissolved
Turn the heat down to low. Add the yuzu peels and juice, and mix it. Cook it until you obtain the desired consistency
The Yuzu-Miso is ready
Drain the daikon radish
Rinse the daikon radish in a bowl with cold water
Add <quantity>3<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of water, <quantity>1</quantity> <quantity>5<unit>cm</unit></quantity>x<quantity>2<unit>cm</unit></quantity> kombu leaf, and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of soy sauce to a saucepan over high heat
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of mirin and the cooked daikon radish. Simmer for 20m over medium-low heat to absorb the flavors
Plate 2 pieces of the daikon radish and top with the Yuzu-Miso to taste. Garnish with thinly sliced yuzu peels. The Furofuki Daikon with Yuzu-Miso is ready
Enjoy! This a very delicate dish that can be served as an appetizer or a side.
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