JAPANESE COLESLAW RECIPE WITH DAIKON AND CARROT

Since my son was diagnosed with asthma I've tried to research what kind of foods might help his asthma. A healthy and well balanced diet should definitely be part of his overall asthma treatment plan. However, I read various articles that mentioned the possible link between two Asian vegetables and the improvement of respiratory related illnesses such as asthma. These vegetables are lotus root (renkon in Japanese) and mooli (daikon in Japanese). They're part of the Japanese diet and recently have become available in the West. I buy these vegetables in my local Asian market and sometimes I can find them at my local farmer's market. It's worth mentioning that these vegetables not only aid respiratory related illnesses but also have an endless list of associated health benefits including anti cancerous properties.

Mooli - daikon

Lotus root - renkon

Daikon is a white radish that can be used for juices, salads, soups, stews etc. Here's a simple recipe of mine using daikon. 

JAPANESE COLESLAW WITH DAIKON AND CARROT

INGREDIENTS:

100g daikon (peeled and roughly grated)

100g carrot  (peeled and roughly grated)

2 tbsp mayo

1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp soya sauce

Salt and pepper (to season)

Black or white sesame seeds (to garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix the mayonnaise, rice vinegar and soya sauce in a large bowl.

2. Add the grated daikon and carrot and mix well.

3. Serve with sesame seeds sprinkled on top (optional)

NOTES:

- If you don't have rice vinegar and soya sauce at home just add mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice and salt & pepper instead. 

- Click on the links below to see my other lotus root recipes:

Sauteed lotus root and carrot
Lotus root and seaweed salad