To continue with a light and healthy recipe theme for the new year, I want to share this Daikon and Cucumber Salad (大根ときゅうりの塩麹和え) recipe today. This refreshing and crunchy salad is perfect for cleansing your palate between dishes. I also love making this salad during summer time as it beautifully complements many Japanese grilled dishes. Think yakitori or BBQ chicken wings!
The magic condiment I’ve used today is Shio Koji (塩麴), which brings out a nice umami flavor of the dishes. A century-old ingredient used in Japan to make soy sauce, sake, and miso, Shio Koji is now a favorite seasoning for marinades, salad dressings, and pickles.
Watch How to Make Homemade Shio Koji
If you want to make Homemade Shio Koji, watch this short video below. For the step-by-step recipe, click here. Thank you for reading my blog, and I hope you will try to experiment with cooking with shio koji!
Itadakimasu!
Enjoy this quick salad on a hot summer day. Serve it with grilled dishes! Japanese Ingredient Substitution: If you want to look for substitutes for Japanese condiments and ingredients, click here. Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for our free newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates! And stay in touch with me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram.
Recipes with Shio Koji:
Shio Koji Yakisoba Simmered Kabocha with Shio Koji 7
