SHREDDED DAIKON SALAD

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The thinner you slice the daikon, the better it will absorb the flavor of the dressing.

Provided by Lisa Cheng Smith

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Appetizer     Side     Radish     Sesame     Sesame Oil     Chile Pepper     Garlic     Lunar New Year     Raw     Vegan     Vegetarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Healthy

Yield 8 regular or 16 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large daikon (about 1 lb.), peeled, thinly sliced into (3"-long) matchsticks
¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 red finger or Fresno chile, seeds removed, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
½-1 tsp. store-bought or homemade chili crisp (optional)
Toasted white and/or black sesame seeds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Toss daikon and ½ tsp. salt in a medium bowl; let sit 30 minutes. Transfer to a dish towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Meanwhile, whisk chile, garlic, oil, vinegar, sugar, and remaining ¼ tsp. salt in a large bowl and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Add daikon to bowl and massage dressing into daikon. Let sit at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (cover and chill if holding longer than 1 hour).
  • To serve, stir in desired amount of chili crisp if using and top with sesame seeds.

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