: a large long hard white radish used especially in Asian cuisine
also
: a plant (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) whose root is a daikon
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That creativity led Cochran to work with scallops in the challenge, making a duo of green and yellow sauces with broccoli and chlorophyll, daikon and a carrot and saffron broth.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Soy sauce, Maggi seasoning, daikon and shiitake mushroom yank pot roast into new territory.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Platings that were works of art featured delicacies such as caviar, foie gras and lobster, but humbler foods also elevated to greatness were the potato, daikon radish and grapefruit in the multicourse tasting menu.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Sprawling communal tables adorned with floral arrangements allowed guests to mingle and connect as dinner service began with a stunning amuse-bouche of crispy nori with daikon tartare, maple vinaigrette, and hoja santa—an herb with a complex flavor reminiscent of licorice and anise.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Soy sauce, Maggi seasoning, daikon and shiitake mushroom yank pot roast into new territory.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Platings that were works of art featured delicacies such as caviar, foie gras and lobster, but humbler foods also elevated to greatness were the potato, daikon radish and grapefruit in the multicourse tasting menu.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Sprawling communal tables adorned with floral arrangements allowed guests to mingle and connect as dinner service began with a stunning amuse-bouche of crispy nori with daikon tartare, maple vinaigrette, and hoja santa—an herb with a complex flavor reminiscent of licorice and anise.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Daikon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daikon. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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