Best 2 Cucumber Daikon Relish Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a refreshing and crunchy side dish for your next barbecue or a tangy condiment to add some zip to your sandwiches and wraps, cucumber daikon relish is a versatile and delicious option. Made with a combination of crisp cucumbers, daikon radish, and a flavorful vinegar-based dressing, this relish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright colors and zesty flavor, cucumber daikon relish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CUCUMBER-DAIKON RELISH



Cucumber-Daikon Relish image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Salad     Vegetable     No-Cook     Cucumber     Radish     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 English hothouse cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 teaspoons sea salt
8 ounces daikon (Japanese white radish), peeled, cut into 2x1/4-inch sticks
2/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Toss cucumbers with sea salt in colander. Place colander over bowl and let stand 15 minutes. Rinse cucumbers. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place radish sticks in medium bowl. Cover with water. Soak 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Stir vinegar and next 3 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and radish; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

MISO-MARINATED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-DAIKON RELISH



Miso-Marinated Salmon with Cucumber-Daikon Relish image

Categories     Fish     Ginger     Broil     Dinner     Salmon     Cucumber     Radish     Winter     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup white miso (fermented soybean paste)*
1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)*
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
6 6-ounce Alaskan salmon fillets, with skin
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Cucumber-Daikon Relish
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup radish sprouts
1/2 8x8-inch sheet dried nori,* cut with scissors into matchstick-size strips

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish to blend for marinade. Add salmon; turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat broiler. Line heavy large baking sheet with foil; spray with nonstick spray. Remove salmon fillets from miso marinade; using rubber spatula, scrape off excess marinade. Arrange salmon, skin side up, on prepared baking sheet. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat source until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn salmon over. Broil until salmon is just cooked through and golden brown on top, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer salmon to plates, skin side down. Spoon Cucumber Relish over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then sprouts and nori. Serve immediately.
  • *White miso, mirin, and nori (thin sheets of dried seaweed) are available at Japanese markets and in the Asian foods section or refrigerated section of supermarkets.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crisp cucumbers and daikon radishes. This will ensure that your relish is flavorful and crunchy.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the vegetables. This will help to prevent them from bruising and will make it easier to get even slices.
  • Be sure to remove the seeds from the cucumbers. This will help to prevent the relish from becoming bitter.
  • If you want a spicier relish, add a serrano or jalapeño pepper. Be sure to remove the seeds from the pepper before adding it to the relish.
  • Taste the relish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more sugar, vinegar, or salt.

Conclusion:

Cucumber daikon relish is a delicious and refreshing condiment that can be enjoyed on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. So next time you are looking for a new way to add flavor to your food, give cucumber daikon relish a try!

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