Anti-Inflammatory Braised Daikon for Glowing, Hydrated Skin

7 ingredients•Prep: 20 mins•Cook: 50 mins

Alice Sun•

January 11, 2024

Daikon radish has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries for its many benefits, including its ability to calm inflammation in the skin! But how is radish considered anti-inflammatory for the body?

In traditional Chinese medicine, the body is viewed as a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain balance and harmony. When the body is out of balance, whether from environmental factors, stress, or diet, illness and disease can occur. Inflammation is one of the most common imbalances that can occur in the body, and it is often associated with skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.

According to Chinese medicine, daikon radish is a cooling food that can help reduce inflammation in the body but it’s also rich in vitamins C and B6, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which all help to promote healthy skin.

Here’s how to create this delicious braised daikon, using really commonly found pantry items!

Ingredients (7)

Instructions

Start by cutting the daikon radish (1 piece) into 1 inch pieces and peeling
In a separate bowl, rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms (1–2) and maitake mushrooms (1–2) by letting them soak in some boiling water for 10 min
Add the radish (1 piece), dried mushrooms (1–2), and kombu (1 piece) to a pot and add in both the water from rehydrating the mushrooms & the water (1 cup) we’ll be using to cook it all
Make sure you’re using just enough water so that it covers everything
Bring to a boil, then let it simmer for 20-30 mins or until the radish is soft enough for a chopstick to easily pierce it
Add in soy sauce (1 Tbsp) and the goji berries (1 tsp) and let everything simmer for another 15-20 minutes
Lastly, remove the daikon and reduce the leftover water down by 1/4 to create a flavorful sauce