Simmered Daikon (Furofuki Daikon)

Halcyon Eve's Note:

A common nimono, or simmered dish, served in Japan. From sushiandtofu.com.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 18 ounces daikon radishes
• 2 quarts water , from rinsing rice
• 1 piece konbu (2 x 5 inch)

Simmering Sauce

• 3 -3 1⁄3; cups dashi stock
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Cut daikon into 1 1/2 inch thick rounds. Peel. Bevel edges of each slice to prevent the edges of the daikon from breaking up while cooking. Cut a shallow cross into one side of each slice to facilitate cooking.
2. In a saucepan, arrange each slice cross-cut side down. Cover with rice water and cook until tender; drain.
3. Combine simmering sauce ingredients.
4. Place cooked daikon on top of the kombu in a saucepan. Pour simmering sauce over and bring just to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.
5. Arrange daikon slices in 4 warmed dishes. Discard konbu. Pour remaining cooking liquid over daikon and serve.