Salmon Roe in Grated Daikon

What makes this extremely simple dish—golden orange salmon roe sitting on a bed of snow-white daikon radish in a small serving bowl—so special is the use of very good quality salmon roe, ikura, and sweet, juicy wintertime daikon radish. The daikon, which is rich in vitamin C and digestive enzymes, mellows the strong flavor and oiliness of salmon roe.

To eat, just stir the two ingredients with a few drops of shoyu (soy sauce) or tsuke-joyu (s