Cherry Blossom Rice Made with Crimson Daikon Radish Core

1. 1

   The star of this dish is crimson core daikon radish.

2. 2

   It looks like a turnip.

3. 3

   This is what it looks like sliced.

4. 4

   It becomes red when it is fully ripe.

5. 5

   I used something a bit more red this time.

6. 6

   Cut the daikon radish into fourths vertically, and cut again into fourths horizontally.

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   Slice that into 2-3 mm slices.

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   Wash the rice, pour in water as usual, add in salt, sake, and the crimson core daikon radish from Step 4, and switch on your rice cooking machine.

9. 9

   This is what the rice looks like cooked.

10. 10

    The colors are quite pretty and resemble cherry blossom.

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    I can't wait for the cherry blossoms to bloom in the spring.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.