These Spicy Roasted Daikon Radish French Fries are a great way to introduce daikon radishes to everyone. Bursting with Asian flavours and perfectly caramelized, this recipe is truly delicious.
Spicy Roasted Daikon French Fries
3½ Tbsp grapeseed oil
1½ tsp chili paste
1 tsp low sodium Tamari or soy sauce
½ tsp ginger pulp, freshly grated
½ tsp granulated sugar
½ tsp Kosher salt (use half the amount if you're using table salt)
5 cups (about 1 ¾-pounds) Daikon radish, peeled & sliced
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Preheat the oven to 475°F, adjust a rack to the centre.
Make the seasoning. In a small bowl, combine the oil, chili paste, Tamari or soy sauce, ginger, sugar & salt.
Prep Daikon. Cut the Daikon into sections approximately 3-inches long, then cut about ¼-inch slices off the side of each one, to make a base. Stand the sections on their bases, cut them, vertically into slices about ¼-inch thick. Stand these slices on top of each other, & then cut them into sticks about ¼-inch thick. Add all of the Daikon slices to a baking sheet & set aside.
Assemble. Drizzle this over the daikon slices & then use your hands to toss them until they're all evenly coated & in a single layer.
Roast. Place the baking sheet in the preheated 475°F oven & roast until they are golden brown on all sides, about 30 minutes. (You should gently toss/flip them about halfway through).
Drain, cool and serve. Add a double layer of paper towels to another baking sheet, when the fries are done, add them on top of the towels to drain & cool.
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