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Daikon (from Japanese , literally "large root"), ''Raphanus sativus'' var. ''longipinnatus'', is a mild-flavored, very large, white East Asian radish. Despite being known most commonly by its Japanese name, it did not originate in Japan, but rather in continental Asia. Although there are many varieties of daikon, the most common in Japan, the Aokubi Daikon, has the shape of a giant carrot, approximately 20 to 35 cm (8 to 14 inches) long and 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) in diameter. One of the most unusually shaped varieties of daikon is the Sakurajima from Kagoshima Prefecture, shaped like an oversized turnip with white outside and bright pink inside. The flavour is generally rather mild compared to smaller radishes.
[edit] About Daikon
Daikon is a large white radish from Japan that can be up to several feet long. It has a mild, slightly peppery flavor and can be eaten raw, pickled or cooked. It has a nice crunchy texture when raw and softens considerably when cooked.
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