daikon
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Definition
Noun: A type of large, white radish (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) originating from East Asia, characterized by a long, hard, and durable root. It is commonly eaten raw, pickled, or cooked in various dishes.
Usage
The word "daikon" is used as a countable noun to refer to the vegetable itself. It is often specified in the context of Asian, particularly Japanese, cuisine. - I need to buy a daikon for the soup. - The salad was garnished with shredded daikon. - Daikon is a key ingredient in many Korean side dishes.
Advanced Usage
- "daikon radish": This full term is sometimes used for clarity, though "daikon" alone is standard.
- The recipe calls for one daikon radish, grated.
Variants and Related Words
- Mooli: A common name for daikon in South Asian contexts (e.g., Indian cuisine).
- White radish: A descriptive English term for daikon.
- Japanese radish: Another descriptive term specifying the origin.
Synonyms
- White radish
- Winter radish (when referring to varieties harvested in cooler seasons)
Related Phrases
- Pickled daikon (e.g., in Japanese cuisine): Daikon that has been preserved in a mixture of salt, rice bran, and other ingredients.
- Pickled daikon is often served with rice.
- Daikon oroshi: Grated daikon, frequently used as a condiment in Japanese cooking.
- Grill the fish and serve it with a bit of daikon oroshi.
Noun
- radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked