Daikon & Carrot 🥕 Namasu

Description

Light, crisp, and gently sweet-tart — this classic Japanese vinegar salad brightens any plate 🌿✨. Paper-thin ribbons of daikon and carrot soak up a delicate rice-vinegar dressing for a refreshing bite.

Ingredients

• 🥕 Carrot, julienned: 150 g (5.3 oz)
• 🥬 Daikon radish, julienned: 300 g (10.6 oz)
• 🧂 Salt: 1/2 tsp (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• 🍚 Rice vinegar: 60 ml (1/4 cup / 2 fl oz)
• 🍬 Sugar: 20 g (1 1/2 tbsp / 0.7 oz)
• 💧 Water: 30 ml (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
• 🌿 Toasted sesame seeds: 1 tsp (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• 🧂 Pinch of salt to finish (optional)

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Toss julienned daikon and carrot with 1/2 tsp salt; rest 10 min to draw out moisture.
2. 2️⃣ Squeeze gently to remove excess liquid.
3. 3️⃣ In a bowl, whisk rice vinegar, sugar, and water until sugar dissolves.
4. 4️⃣ Add vegetables; toss to coat. Marinate 15–20 min (or up to 2 hrs in the fridge).
5. 5️⃣ Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and a tiny pinch of salt if needed. Serve chilled.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 10 minutes

🧊 Marinate: 20 minutes

⏳ Total: 30 minutes

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