Daikon Radish with Chicken ala ~DKBB~

Daikon Radish with Chicken ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from zoukncook)

1 medium daikon radish
4 boneless chicken thighs
½ tsp. chili flakes
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1-2 minced garlic clove (the hotter the garlic, the better)
1 tsp. sesame oil
Chopped green onions (optional)

Sauce:
1 cup chicken stock
1½ Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. sake
1½ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. rice vinegar
¼ to ½ tsp. white pepper

• Peel daikon and cut into ½-inch half-moons.
• Cut chicken into ½- to 1-inch pieces.
• Heat oil in large sauce pan OR wok; add daikon and chicken and sauté over high heat; stir in minced garlic, chili flakes, and white pepper.
• Add in all ingredients for the cooking sauce; cook all over medium heat, constantly skimming off fat (if needed).
• When sauce has nearly evaporated, sprinkle with sesame oil; remove from heat and serve over rice.
• Garnish with green onion, if desired.

Banh Mi Tacos ala ~DKBB~

Chicken Banh Mi Tacos ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from loveandrisotto.com)

Tacos

4-6 Tortillas

1 cup roasted or rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

4 to 6 jalapenos, chopped or sliced

1 cucumber, diced

1 onion, diced

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

Sauce

3 Tbsp. mayonnaise (I prefer Kraft Olive Oil & Cracked Pepper mayo)

1½ tsp. low-sodium soy sauce

½ tsp. white vinegar

¼ tsp. minced garlic

¼ tsp. minced ginger

¼ tsp. lemon juice

¼ tsp. sugar

• Mix all sauce ingredients together and whisk thoroughly; add the sauce to every taco.
• Assemble tacos with ingredients you prefer (all or some).