Kouhaku Namasu.(Osechi ryori recipe) [This is one of the Japanese New Year dishes] 紅白なますの作り方(レシピ)

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with fewer calories.

daikon radish

🥗Healthier: turnip

💰Cheaper: regular radish

Turnips provide a similar texture and taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

kombu

💰Cheaper: nori

Nori can substitute for kombu in flavor but is less traditional.

Peel and julienne the daikon radish and carrot into thin strips.

Soak the julienned vegetables in water for about 10 minutes to crisp them up.

In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and stir until dissolved.

Add the drained vegetables to the vinegar mixture and toss to coat evenly.

Let the mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Before serving, sprinkle with roasted sesame and yuzu zest.

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