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daikon ramen

Daikon Ramen Bowl

Substituting daikon root for ramen in this recipe is a great way to add another vegetable to your daily diet.  Popular in Japanese cuisine, daikon is a winter radish with a mild flavor that is a perfect fit for vegetarian, gluten free, and whole-30 diet plans. Using a spiralizer you can cut it into a noodle-shape that mimics ramen. 

daikon ramen

Daikon Ramen Bowl

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Vegetable spiral slicer: https://amzn.to/362DLSM

Ingredients
  

  • 4” Daikon radish root
  • 2 medium white onions, sliced lengthwise into strips
  • 3 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces baby Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and cut into thin slices
  • 1 quart vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • Garnish:

    3 green onions, green parts only, finely sliced

    ½ cup carrot, peeled and shredded

    1 cup bok choy, sliced into ribbons

    1 cup bean sprouts

    Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Peel Daikon root and using the smallest blade, spiralize into long, thin, ramen-like strands
  • Trim strands to be 10-12 inches long, placing on a clean kitchen towel to absorb excess moisture
  • In a pan set to medium heat add olive oil and onions, cooking until the onions soften and start to turn golden
  • Add wine, and deglaze to get all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan
  • Add mushrooms to the pan, with extra olive oil if needed, and sauté until tender, 5 minutes
  • Add vegetable stock and pesto, simmer until heated through, 10 minutes
  • Add the Daikon “ramen noodles” and season with salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Cook another 4-5 minutes, or until Daikon are crisp tender -- do not overcook
  • Remove from heat and serve in a bowl
  • Allow each person to top with their preferred garnish serve immediately
    Enjoy!