Daikon
Trails to Tsukiji · Season 3 · Episode 2
Today, we focus on the Japanese radish, daikon, Japan's most consumed vegetable and an essential part of the country's cuisine. Daikon is used as a main ingredient in salads and stews, as well as to spice up tempura, grilled fish, sashimi and more. We visit a daikon farm to see how it's grown and witness a top Japanese chef use advanced techniques to prepare delectable daikon dishes. Join us as we bite into this satisfyingly crunchy Japanese treat.
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Season
3
Episode
2
Air Date
18/Jan/2017
Air Time
16:30
Runtime
28 min
Overview
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Today, we focus on the Japanese radish, daikon, Japan's most consumed vegetable and an essential part of the country's cuisine. Daikon is used as a main ingredient in salads and stews, as well as to spice up tempura, grilled fish, sashimi and more. We visit a daikon farm to see how it's grown and witness a top Japanese chef use advanced techniques to prepare delectable daikon dishes. Join us as we bite into this satisfyingly crunchy Japanese treat.
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