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    • Eel and Daikon Salad

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    20 minutes
    02-Apr
    Eel and Daikon Salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that will please any palate. This simple salad combines the savoury flavours of eel and daikon with various seasonings and sauces to create a flavorful and nutritious meal. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be served as a side dish to any meal. With its delicate texture and mild flavour, this salad will surely be a hit for everyone.  
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    Ingredients

    • 2 eels, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
    • 2 daikon radishes, julienned
    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
    • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Method

    • Step-by-Step Method: Eel and Daikon Salad
    • Pat eel slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture
    • Season eel slices lightly with salt and black pepper on all sides
    • Preheat a non-stick or well-oiled grill pan over medium-high heat
    • While the pan heats, julienne daikon radishes into thin matchsticks
    • Combine julienned daikon with a pinch of salt in a bowl and toss gently
    • Let salted daikon sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture
    • Grill eel slices skin-side down until golden and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side
    • Remove grilled eel slices from the pan and let cool slightly
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and freshly grated ginger until well combined
    • Squeeze excess water gently from the salted daikon and transfer to a clean mixing bowl
    • Add about two-thirds of the dressing to the daikon and toss to coat evenly
    • Portion the daikon salad onto plates, creating a small mound in the center of each
    • Arrange grilled eel slices elegantly on top of the daikon salad
    • Drizzle remaining dressing over the eel and salad for added flavor
    • Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top of each plate for aroma and texture
    • Serve immediately, ideally chilled or at cool room temperature
    • Optional garnish: fresh microgreens or thinly sliced green onion for color and freshness
    • Recommended serving: pair with steamed rice or lightly pickled cucumber for an expanded meal