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

1. radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked