Daikon Patties [Vegan]

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Daikon Patties [Vegan]Ingredients for Your Daikon Patties How to Prepare These Daikon Patties Nutritional Information

Daikon remained unknown territory despite years of cooking, until a query on The Kind Cook Facebook page brought the humble radish to mind. Seeing it clearly call out for inclusion at my organic grocer inspired me to create these unique patties.

I approached this recipe with Asian flavours in mind, believing they would complement the daikon well. I also aimed for texture and crunch by incorporating nuts. While you’re encouraged to adapt ingredients to your preference or dietary requirements, here’s a version focusing on that specific combination and desired mouthfeel.

Though initially skeptical about my potential enjoyment of daikon, which can be quite mild compared to other radishes, these patties proved unexpectedly delicious. The result was an incredibly fragrant dish, beautifully enhanced by the sesame oil and spring onions.

Ingredients for Your Daikon Patties

2 loosely packed cups of peeled and grated daikon radish
1/2 cup spring onions (scallions), washed and finely sliced
1 generous teaspoon sesame oil
3 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
3 teaspoons aquafaba (egg replacer mixed with 3 tablespoons water to form a paste)
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
2 tablespoons roasted and salted peanuts, crushed or roughly chopped for texture
4 tablespoons gluten-free flour substitute (red rice flour works well here), adjust based on consistency needed
1/2 cup bread crumbs (please check ingredients to ensure they are vegan)
Neutral oil for frying (amount depends on pan size and heat)

How to Prepare These Daikon Patties

Begin by peeling and grating the daikon radish. Transfer it to a plate and sprinkle generously with salt.
Prepare all other ingredients – wash, slice, measure etc.
Add handfuls of grated daikon back into the bowl containing your prepared ingredients. Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible until the mixture is relatively dry before combining everything.
Mix all components thoroughly.
Scoop the mixture onto small balls and flatten them gently to form patties, ensuring they are compact enough for cooking but retaining some chunkiness.
Dredge each patty in bread crumbs on both sides.
Heat a sufficient amount of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties carefully until golden brown and crisp on one side, then flip them to cook on the other side for another few minutes.

Nutritional Information

Note: The nutritional data provided is an estimate based on the ingredients listed and standard preparation methods. Variations can occur depending on specific brands, ingredient substitutions, and portion size.