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Chinese Braised Daikon Radish
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic chicken recipe for Chinese Braised Daikon Radish, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- • 2 spring onions (, chopped)
- • 1 teaspoon ginger (, minced)
- • 1 pound (450 grams) minced meat ((beef, pork, chicken, or turkey))
- • 2 teaspoons Doubanjiang ((Spicy Fermented Bean Paste))
- • 1 Daikon radish ((about 700 grams / 2 pounds))
- • 2 cups chicken stock ((vegetable stock, or water))
- • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry) (Optional))
- • 1 tablespoon sugar
- • 1/8 teaspoon five-spice powder
- • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat a medium-size dutch oven (or heavy duty pot) over medium heat until hot. Add a tablespoon of oil. Add spring onions and ginger. Cook for a minute to release the flavour.
2
Phase 2
Add minced meat. Cook and stir until surface turns brown.
3
Phase 3
Add the doubanjiang. Cook and stir until the meat is evenly coated.
4
Phase 4
Add the radish. Cook and stir to mix well.
5
Phase 5
Add Shaoxing wine, chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, and five spice powder. Cook over medium high heat until brought to a boil. Turn to medium low heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the radish turns tender. Add salt to taste.
6
Phase 6
Serve with steamed rice or by itself.