This garnish is made from daikon, a type of Asian radish. It looks really hard to make, but it just takes some patience. Here's how it's done. For more instructions, check out Make Sushi.

If you aren't very familiar with daikon, jicama ... a flavoring in salads or as a garnish for Japanese dishes. They also give a punch of flavor to seafood, sushi, or sashimi.

Plunge it into ice water. Bind it and roll in a makisu (sushi mat) to squeeze out the water. Cut it into 4cm lengths. 2. Peel the daikon and carrot. Slice the daikon into 4-5mm thick slices and ...