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Korean Pickled Radish (Pickled Daikon Radish)

This delicious Korean style pickled radish uses Korean radish or Daikon radish for quick pickling. It's a great side to any taco, sandwich, or Korean main!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 30 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Korean radish or Daikon radish
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves optional
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru optional, substitute red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Rinse one pound of radish (either Daikon or Korean radish). Then, slice the ends of the radishes and peel them. Finally, slice them into roughly even sized cubes. Add the radish cubes to an airtight glass jar.
  2. Then, prepare the pickling liquid. Add half cup of distilled white vinegar, half cup of water, three tablespoons of sugar and one teaspoon of salt to a small saucepan. Heat this until it dissolves, then allow it to cool to room temperature.
  3. Add two cloves of garlic and a teaspoon of Korean gochugaru (optional) to the jar with the radish cubes. Then, pour the pickling liquid over the radishes until it covers all of them fully.
  4. Close the jar tightly and refrigerate overnight. Your pickled radishes will be ready to go the next day.

Notes

  • The flavor typically builds over time so you'll get more pronounced notes after 48 to 54 hours, and it'll stay fresh for up to a week! You can start nibbling on them even an hour after preparing, but I suggest letting them sit overnight at the very least. 
  • Note: Nutritional value calculated without optional garnishes! 
  • Chilling time: The flavor typically builds over time so you'll get more pronounced notes after 48 to 54 hours, and it'll stay fresh for up to a week! You can start nibbling on them even an hour after preparing, but I suggest letting them sit overnight at the very least. 
  • Types of radishes: I prefer using Korean radish or Daikon in this recipe, but you can also make it work with traditional red radish!  

Nutrition Information

Calories 30kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 129mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30

% Daily Value*

Calories 30kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.