Recipe for "Daikon and Chikuwa Salad with Wasabi Mayo"! Crunchy daikon with mildly spicy wasabi mayo!

Here is a recipe for "Daikon and Chikuwa Salad with Wasabi Mayo. Crunchy daikon radish is tossed with mild yet spicy wasabi mayo. Chikuwa adds umami and volume.

Daikon and Chikuwa Salad with Wasabi Mayo

Ingredients (serves 2)

10 cm daikon radish
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pieces chikuwa
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon wasabi
A pinch of white sesame seeds

Daikon and Chikuwa Salad with Wasabi Mayonnaise Directions

Cut daikon radish into thin strips, put in a bowl and sprinkle salt; let stand for 5 minutes and squeeze water out.


Split the chikuwa in half lengthwise and slice into 5mm pieces.


Add soy sauce to the drained daikon and dress.


Add the chikuwa, mayonnaise, and wasabi.


Arrange on a plate and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.

How does the Daikon and Chikuwa Salad with Wasabi Mayonnaise taste?

The crispy texture of the daikon radish is refreshing, and the mild mayonnaise flavor is a perfect match. The occasional pinch of wasabi accentuates the flavor.

The addition of the chikuwa adds umami and a sense of satisfaction. This salad is not too refreshing and is recommended as a snack.