Easy and Authentic Furofuki Daikon

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   Refer to, for prepping daikon.

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   Simmer on low heat to tenderize.

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   After prepping the daikon, fill a pot with enough water to cover the daikon, add kombu seaweed (or bonito flakes) and heat.

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   Do not allow the pot to boil!

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   It should be heated only to the point where it simmers.

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   Add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to add color.

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   Cover with a drop lid, then simmer on low heat...

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   ...for over 30 minutes.

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   (I simmered mine for about an hour.)

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    Put the ingredients in a sauce pan.

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    Add 1 ladle full of the stewed broth from Step 5.

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    If you like a lot of miso sauce, double the ingredients.

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    Heat and simmer until smooth.

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    Be careful not to burn it!

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    Cut the kombu.

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    Lay the daikon on top, like it's sitting on top of the kombu.

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    Then, top the daikon with plenty of miso sauce.

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    Sprinkle on sesame seeds to taste.

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    Look how beautifully this turned out!

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    It's so tender that you can cut it with chopsticks.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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