Easy Pan-Fried Daikon Mochi
Easy Pan-Fried Daikon Mochi is a quick and savory Japanese dish made with shredded daikon radish and simple pantry ingredients. Cooked entirely in a frying pan, this lighter version comes together in about 20 minutes and is perfect as a vegetable side dish, light meal, or snack.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
FOR DAIKON MOCHI
- 1 lb Daikon radish
- 5 tablespoon Potato starch or cornstarch
- 3 slices Bacon
- 2 stalks Green onions
- ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
FOR PAN-FRYING
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or sesame oil /per batch
FOR SERVING
- Soy sauce or ponzu / as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredientsPeel the daikon radish and shred it. Shred the bacon and green onions as well. If using a slicer for the daikon, be careful to protect your hands.
- Mix the ingredientsIn a mixing bowl, add the shredded daikon, starch, cheese, bacon, green onions, and sea salt. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Pan-fry the daikon mochiHeat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Scoop the daikon mixture onto the pan, flatten slightly, and cover with a lid. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom turns golden.
- Flip and finish cookingFlip the daikon mochi and cook the other side, covered, for another 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- ServeRemove from the pan and serve hot with soy sauce or ponzu for dipping.