[Can it be frozen? ] How to freeze dried daikon radish and arrange recipes!

When you soak kiriboshi daikon radish and rehydrate it, doesn't it swell and become more bulky than you expected?

You may have wondered if you could eat that much after you put it back.

At times like these, you may be wondering whether kiriboshi daikon is a food that can be preserved.

Kiriboshi radish is an ingredient that is suitable for freezing.

Here we will introduce the storage period of kiriboshi daikon, how to freeze it, and recipes for using leftover kiriboshi daikon, so please use it as a reference.

Advantages of freezing kiriboshi daikon radish

You can extend the shelf life of kiriboshi daikon.

When you want to save leftover or uneaten kiriboshi daikon radish, storing it at room temperature or refrigerating it will shorten its shelf life.

If you want to store food for more than 3 days, knowing how to freeze it will allow you to store it for about 2 weeks to 1 month, which is very convenient.

Convenient when you just want to use it as a side dish for a lunch box or an arranged recipe.

If you freeze dried daikon radish as a side dish for lunch boxes, you can use it as is without thawing it.

If you want to chop and mix dried daikon radish as part of an arranged menu, you can quickly arrange it by freezing it.

Of course, it also comes in handy when you want to add one item to your side dish tonight.

How to freeze kiriboshi daikon radish

Source: https://www.kurashiru.com/recipes/cad2d252-bbcb-4346-b061-87feb239331b

We will introduce two ways to freeze kiriboshi daikon: ``after rehydrating it'' and ``boiling it.''

The key is to freeze it with as little moisture as possible.

Be careful not to forget to squeeze it so it doesn't get sticky when defrosting.

Freezing method after reconstitution with water

1) Soak the kiriboshi daikon radish in water for the specified amount of time and gently squeeze out the moisture.
2) Wrap the amount you will use in plastic wrap. Place it on a metal tray and place it in the freezer.

If you don't need to divide it into smaller portions, you can just put it in an airtight container (such as a Ziploc bag).
3) Once 2) is frozen, transfer it to an airtight container to prevent air from entering as much as possible and store it in the freezer again.

How to freeze boiled food

1) Remove the heat from the boiled kiriboshi daikon.
2) Once it has cooled completely, wrap it in plastic wrap until you have enough of the simmered kiriboshi daikon to use at one time.
Be sure to drain off any excess liquid so that it doesn't get soggy after freezing or thawing. For lunch boxes, we also recommend putting it in a silicone bag and covering it with plastic wrap. It's convenient because you can just put the frozen cup in your lunch box.
3) Arrange items 2) on a metal tray and place them in the freezer, making sure not to overlap.

4) Once 3) is frozen, transfer it to an airtight container to prevent air from entering and store it in the freezer again.

(Key points to avoid losing flavor when frozen)
- Metal trays have good thermal conductivity, allowing heat to quickly escape from the material. Therefore, it can be frozen more quickly and retains its deliciousness.

・To prevent deterioration such as oxidation due to exposure to the air in the freezer, store in a sealed container.

Storage period of kiriboshi daikon

◆ Before returning: 6 months to 1 year at room temperature and unopened
After opening, store in a sealed container and refrigerate to avoid exposure to air. The shelf life is six months to one year, the same as when unopened.

◆After returning
Kiriboshi daikon radish cannot be stored at room temperature before it is cooked.
Stores in the refrigerator for about 1 day. If frozen, it will last about 2 weeks.

◆In the case of boiled food
Stores in the refrigerator for about 4 to 5 days. If frozen, it will last approximately 2 weeks to 1 month.

How to thaw kiriboshi daikon radish

The basic method for defrosting kiriboshi daikon is ``refrigerating.'' You can eat it cold, so there is no problem, and you can avoid losing the taste.

Move it to the refrigerator the day before eating. You can also use it frozen for lunch boxes. It also helps prevent other side dishes from spoiling.

Of course, if you want to thaw it quickly, you can also heat it in the microwave to thaw it.

If you are concerned about the storage condition, such as when the storage period has become too long, you can reheat it in a pot or microwave after thawing it.

A nutritionist explains! About the nutrition of kiriboshi radish

Did you know that kiriboshi radish is a highly nutritious food? In fact, it has higher nutritional value than regular radish, and contains 20 times more calcium than radish.

Radish root with skin (raw) contains nutrients such as 24 mg of calcium, 230 mg of potassium, 34 μg (micrograms) of folic acid, and 1.4 g of dietary fiber (per 100 g of edible portion). On the other hand, if you look at the nutrients in the same weight of kiriboshi radish, you will find that it contains 500 mg of calcium, 3500 mg of potassium, 210 μg of folic acid, and 21.3 g of dietary fiber, which is more than the root (raw).

Nutritionist Ruri

Obtained nutritionist qualifications from Toita Women's Junior College and graduated from the same university. After graduating from Kyorin University, she also obtained a qualification as a food hygiene manager. Currently at DayBreak Co., Ltd., she oversees various food freezing research and writing informative content about food. Her hobbies are traveling and hula dancing.

Kiriboshi radish recipe

Freely arrange! Chinese-style salad with dried daikon radish

Source: https://cookpad.com/recipe/2900270

☑材料
切り干し大根　適量
きゅうり　適量
トマト　適量
オクラ　適量
大葉　適量
ひじき　適量
醤油、酢、砂糖、ごま油を2:1:1:1の割合で混ぜ合わせたもの

<How to make>
1) Mix dried daikon radish rehydrated with water, cucumber rubbed with salt, par-boiled okra, tomatoes cut into easy-to-eat size pieces, and thinly shredded perilla leaves with seasonings.
If you use frozen kiriboshi daikon radish, thaw it and heat it once before using it!

Dried food arrangement Pork kimchi with dried daikon radish

Source: https://cookpad.com/recipe/2986650

The texture of the dried daikon radish enhances the flavor. This recipe is also great as a snack.

☑材料 （2人分）
白菜キムチ　８０ｇ
豚肉　８０ｇ
切り干し大根　２０ｇ
にら　２０ｇ
ごま油 小さじ１
酒　小さじ１
醤油　小さじ１/２
水　１／２カップ

<How to make>
1) Soak the kiriboshi daikon radish in water, then cut it into easy-to-eat pieces and squeeze it.
At this point, let the kiriboshi daikon radish harden again so it retains its texture and is delicious. (It takes about 5 minutes)
2) Add sesame oil, meat, and 1) to a frying pan and stir-fry.
3) Add kimchi, water, and seasonings to 2) and heat until the water evaporates. Add chives cut into easy-to-eat lengths and stir-fry.

Boiled dried radish and hijiki, perfect for lunch boxes

Source: https://cookpad.com/recipe/1038494

It's a side dish that will make your lunch a whole lot better just by putting it in your lunch box. Of course, you can also enjoy it deliciously by freezing it after boiling it.

☑材料
切干大根30ｇ
芽ひじき　5ｇ
にんじん　5ｃｍ程度
揚げ1枚
さつまあげ　2枚
油 小さじ1
水　200㏄
顆粒だし 小さじ1
砂糖　小さじ2
醤油　大さじ1
オイスターソース 小さじ1

<How to make>
1) Soak the dried dried radish and hijiki in water.
Slice the carrots with a peeler, and thinly slice the fried tofu and fish cakes.
2) Heat oil in a frying pan and fry all ingredients except seasonings. Then add water and granulated stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes.
3) Reduce heat to low, add sugar and simmer for a little while. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce and check the seasoning. Turn the heat up to high and evaporate the moisture.

Easy cooked rice arranged with simmered dried daikon radish

Source: https://cookpad.com/recipe/2628251

Just chop up the dried daikon radish, mix in the chicken and cook the rice! Very easy cooked rice is ready.

☑材料 （３合分）
米３合
切干大根の煮付け
シーチキン缶　汁（油）も使います
薄口醤油　大さじ3
酒大さじ　2
みりん 大さじ1
塩　小さじ1
味の素 　適量

<How to make>
1) Wash the rice and add 3 cups of water to the rice cooker.
2) Add the ingredients, seasonings, and toppings to the rice cooker and start cooking.
3) When the rice is cooked, sprinkle lightly boiled peanut pods on top.

Arrangement Stir-fried Kiriboshi Radish with Pork Salt and Garlic

Source: https://cookpad.com/recipe/2990396

It's fresh with a different seasoning of kiriboshi radish! It's a simple recipe that you just stir-fry, so please try it.

☑材料 （2人分）
豚肉（薄切り）約100g
切り干し大根　約40g
にんにく 1片
塩　小さじ1/4
こしょう　適量
味の素 小さじ1/4
ごま油 小さじ1

<How to make>
1) Soak the kiriboshi daikon radish in water.
2) Thinly slice the garlic. Cut the pork into small pieces.
3) 1) Squeeze out the moisture from the kiriboshi daikon radish and cut it into easy-to-eat pieces.
4) Put sesame oil and garlic in a pot and heat. When the aroma comes out, add the pork and stir-fry.
If it smells good...
5) When the pork changes color, add the kiriboshi radish and stir-fry well.
6) Once 5) is stir-fried, season with salt, pepper, and ajinomoto.

Other simple arrangements include chopping it into tamagoyaki or mixing it into vinegared rice to make it look like sushi.

Conclusion

What did you think?

Even if you rehydrate a large amount of kiriboshi daikon, you can store it in the freezer without worrying about it from now on.

Kiriboshi daikon is also effective in improving constipation, so try incorporating it into your dishes without worrying about it being left over.

Since daikon radish is a unique material, there are many ways to arrange it, even more than I have introduced here.

We recommend that you freeze them in small portions and combine them to create your own arrangements whenever you like.

I recommend it even if you don't like vegetables because you can eat it without any hesitation.