Chewy Daikon Mochi
- 1/3 Daikon radish
- 2 tbsp Katakuriko
- 2 tbsp Plain flour
- 1 heaping tablespoon Sakura shrimp - tiny dried shrimp
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 Sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tbsp Water (to steam-fry)
- 1 tbsp each Sugar, sake, soy sauce
- 1 tsp Mirin
- Grate the daikon radish and lightly squeeze to drain.
- You don't need to drain it thoroughly.
- Combine the radish from Step 1 with the ingredients and mix well.
- The mixture should look like this photo.
- Divide into tenths and roll them up into balls.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan.
- Flatten the ball-shaped radish and cook slowly over low heat.
- When the radish becomes lightly browned, flip them over and press down the center with a spoon to make dents.
- Drizzle in the water and cover the pan.
- Steam-fry the radish over low heat.
- Take the lid off after heating them slowly.
- Combine and mix all ingredients for the sauce, and drizzle it into the pan.
- Transfer the daikon mochi onto a serving dish when both sides are coated with the sauce and are glossy.
- You can also use other ingredients instead of the sakura shrimp, or you can simply omit them.
- These daikon mochi are also great with minced green onions, ham, or bacon mixed inside.
- Go ahead and try all sorts of variations.
radish, katakuriko, flour, shrimp, salt, sesame oil, water, sugar, mirin
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/156706-chewy-daikon-mochi (may not work)