Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
0.5 unit

daikon radish

sliced

3 slice

ham

sliced

3 tbsp

dry parmesan cheese

grated

50 g

daikon sprouts

fresh

1 unit

egg

1 tbsp

butter

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

ground

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare the daikon radish and ham by cutting them into oblong shapes.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Add the ham and daikon radish to the pan and fry until the daikon becomes soft.

Step 4
~2 min

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5
~2 min

In a separate bowl, crack the egg and mix in the parmesan cheese until well combined.

Step 6
~2 min

Once the daikon is soft, pour the egg and cheese mixture into the frying pan.

Step 7
~2 min

Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the daikon and ham.

Step 8
~2 min

Transfer the daikon carbonara to a serving dish.

Step 9
~2 min

Boil the daikon sprouts until tender (if using sprouts instead of leaves).

Step 10
~2 min

Cut the boiled daikon sprouts (or leaves) into bite-sized pieces.

Step 11
~2 min

Sprinkle the daikon sprouts (or leaves) over the carbonara as a garnish.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality parmesan cheese for the best flavor.

Don't overcook the egg mixture, or it will become scrambled.

Adjust the amount of pepper to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The individual components can be prepped ahead of time, but the dish is best served fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Pair with crusty bread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with lemon vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion (Japan/Italy)

Cultural Significance

Modern interpretation of classic dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
lunch
casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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