RECIPES COURTESY OF CHEF MAX OKAMURA

INGREDIENTS:
Braised Daikon (recipe below)
Jalapeno Dressing (recipe below)
Sweet Onion Salsa (recipe below)
Watercress, garnish
1 radish, finely shaved

METHOD:
Spoon even layer of jalapeño dressing in bowl, place daikon pieces on top, and top daikon with sweet onion salsa. Gar-nish with watercress and shaved radish.

BRAISED DAIKON INGREDIENTS:
½ pound daikon, cut into four 2-inch rounds
2 cups water
2-inch piece of konbu
1 dried shitake mushroom
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons Tamari
1 tablespoon sake
2 tablespoons mir

BRAISED DAIKON METHOD:
Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, and reduce liquid until the daikon is tender and nicely glazed

JALAPENO DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
1 jalapeño
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 grated garlic clove

JALAPENO DRESSING METHOD:
Combine all ingredients and blend until slightly emulsified.

SWEET ONION SALSA INGREDIENTS:
½ cup finely diced sweet onion
½ cup finely diced tomato
4 tablespoons ponzu
½ teaspoon hot chili sauce

SWEET ONION SALSA METHOD:
Combine all ingredients, season to taste.