Recipes for Preserved Radish Takuan

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup diced vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers, etc.)
• 1/2 cup Preserved Radish Takuan, expired but still safe to consume
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the diced vegetables and cook until they are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side.
4. Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
5. Add the cooked rice and Preserved Radish Takuan to the skillet, and mix well to combine.
6. Drizzle soy sauce over the rice mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 block firm tofu, cubed
• 1/2 cup Preserved Radish Takuan, expired but still safe to consume
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, snow peas, carrots, etc.)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the tofu cubes and cook until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
6. Return the tofu to the skillet and add the Preserved Radish Takuan.
7. Pour the sauce mixture over the tofu and vegetables, and stir well to coat everything evenly.
8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
11. Enjoy this delicious and safe stir-fry!

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup sliced carrot
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced slightly expired Preserved Radish Takuan
• 2 tablespoons sesame dressing

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, carrot, red onion, and Preserved Radish Takuan slices.
2. Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!