Chinese-style Sweet & Spicy Simmered Daikon Radish

Name: Chinese-style Sweet & Spicy Simmered Daikon Radish and Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 thigh Chicken thigh meat; 1/2 Daikon radish; 1 Japanese leek; 200 ml Water; 3 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Oyster sauce; 1 tsp Gochujang; 1/2 tsp Chicken stock powder; 1 knob Ginger (julienned)

Servings: persons

1
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
2
Cut the daikon radish into chunks and parboil in the microwave.
3
Cut the ginger into thin strips and cut the white part of the leek into very fine strips.
4
Add sesame oil to a frying pan and cook the chicken skin side down.
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Flip the chicken.
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Add the daikon radish and cook until browned.
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Add the ingredients.
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Cover with an otoshibuta (dropped lid) and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes (until the daikon radish is softened).
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Arrange on a plate and garnish with the leeks.
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Easy in the Microwave How to Parboil Daikon Radish.If you parboil the daikon radish in the microwave first, it will cook faster when simmering.
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For how to make homemade gochujiang, see

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 thigh Chicken thigh meat, 1/2 Daikon radish, 1 Japanese leek, 200 ml Water, and more.

Yes, Chinese-style Sweet & Spicy Simmered Daikon Radish and Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chinese-style Sweet & Spicy Simmered Daikon Radish and Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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