Simmered Daikon and Carrot with Dashi Soy Broth

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Soft simmered daikon radish and carrot slices cooked gently in a delicate dashi and soy broth, a comforting Japanese side dish. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs daikon radish, carrot, dashi stock for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium (about 12 oz), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds daikon radish
• 1 large (about 6 oz), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds carrot
• 3 cups dashi stock
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sake
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp for garnish thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and cut 1 medium daikon radish (about 12 oz) and 1 large carrot (about 6 oz) into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups dashi stock, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tsp granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Add the daikon and carrot rounds to the broth. Cover partially and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and ladle the vegetables and broth into serving bowls. Sprinkle 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions on top as garnish. Serve warm.