Tori Daikon (Simmered Chicken And Daikon Radish)

Tori Daikon (Simmered Chicken And Daikon Radish)

Indulge in the delightful harmony of chicken and flavor-soaked daikon radish with Tori Daikon. The tender daikon, seasoned with Japanese-style teriyaki sauce, melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

  • 10.6 oz. daikon radish

    300g

  • 0.45 lb. boneless chicken thighs

    200g

  • 0.17 oz. ginger

    5g

  • ⅚ cup bonito dashi

    200ml

  • 1 Tbsp sake
  • 2 Tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel and cut the daikon into 0.8 inch (2cm) thick rounds, then further divide each round into bite-sized pieces, either into sixths or eighths. Cut the chicken thighs into 0.8 inch (2 cm) cubes. Peel and grate the ginger.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan. Add the chicken thighs and sauté them over medium heat until both sides change color.

  3. 3

    Add the daikon, grated ginger, and some of the seasonings (dashi, sake, mirin, and sugar) to the pan. Once the seasoned liquid comes to a boil, cover it with an otoshi-buta and let it simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the otoshi-buta, add soy sauce to the pan, and continue simmering over medium heat until most of the liquid is reduced, for about 10 minutes.

Tori Daikon (Simmered Chicken And Daikon Radish)

Tori Daikon (Simmered Chicken And Daikon Radish)

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply comforting Japanese dish that marries tender chicken with exquisitely flavored radish? Tori Daikon, or Simmered Chicken and Daikon Radish, offers just that—a delightful harmony of ingredients designed to soothe and satisfy.

This recipe works by transforming humble daikon radish into a melt-in-your-mouth experience, thoroughly infused with the savory-sweet notes of a Japanese-style teriyaki sauce. The technique ensures the daikon becomes incredibly tender, creating a beautiful contrast with succulent boneless chicken thighs, making every bite a testament to thoughtful simmering.

What you can expect from Tori Daikon is a wonderfully soft, almost custardy daikon radish that has absorbed the rich, umami-packed flavors of the sauce. Each piece of daikon offers a burst of savory sweetness, perfectly complemented by the juicy, tender chicken. It’s a dish that feels both elegant and down-to-earth, delivering a warm, comforting sensation that makes it an instant classic.

For customization, you could explore different proteins, though the boneless chicken thighs are traditionally perfect. Consider varying the balance of sake, mirin, and soy sauce slightly to adjust the sweetness or saltiness to your personal preference. While bonito dashi is traditional, you could also experiment with kombu dashi for a different depth of flavor.

Serve this heartwarming Tori Daikon as a substantial main dish alongside a bowl of steamed white rice. It’s an ideal meal for a cozy weeknight dinner or for sharing with family on a relaxed weekend.

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