The Daikon radish, essentially a gigantic radish, is an incredibly versatile vegetable and the….

Entire plant is edible, greens to root. Raw Daikon can be thinly sliced into salads, shredded or grated into slaws, or julienned and combined with carrots as a traditional Vietnamese pickle. Thick slices can be braised with beef or pork, or simmered in soups to bring out the vegetable's natural sweetness.