Steamed Veggie Plate

Serves: 2 (or 1 large bowl)
Time: ~20–25 minutes

Ingredients

• Daikon radish, cut into 1-inch thick rounds (6–8 pieces)

• 1 small sweet potato, cut into bite-size chunks

• 1 king oyster mushroom, thickly sliced

• 1/4 zucchini, sliced into half-moons

• 1/4 kabocha squash, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces

• Water (for steaming)

Optional Simple Dip 

Soy-Lemon Garlic Dip

• 1 tbsp soy sauce 

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or rice/apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 tsp minced garlic

• 1–2 tbsp water (to dilute to taste)

• Black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Steam the firm vegetables first: Place kabocha squash, sweet potato, and daikon radish in a steamer basket. Steam for 10–12 minutes.

2. Add the softer vegetables: Add the king oyster mushroom and zucchini. Steam for 6–8 more minutes, until everything is fork-tender.

3. Serve: Plate the vegetables and serve with the optional dip.