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Pickled Daikon
This recipe for pickled daikon with carrots is a classic appetizer that was once often served as a freebie in Cantonese restaurants, along with fried peanuts.
Prep Time
35 mins
Pickling TIme
2 d
Total Time
2 d 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 55 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the pickling liquid:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
For prepping the vegetables:
- 1 pound daikon radish (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick, 3-inch long sticks)
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick, 3-inch long sticks)
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- First, make the pickling liquid. Add the sugar to a large measuring cup or heatproof bowl, and then pour in the hot boiling water. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the white vinegar and rice vinegar, and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the daikon and carrot sticks, and add the salt. Toss well, and let the vegetables sit in the salt for 15-20 minutes. This draws the water out of them, making them crunchier after pickling.
- Toss the vegetables again, and then rinse under running water. Drain and gently shake off the excess liquid, then transfer the vegetables to the bowl of pickling liquid. Press the vegetables down into the liquid, cover the bowl, and refrigerate. Let sit for 24 hours for a fresher taste, 48 hours for a more pickled taste (we prefer a 48 hour pickle), or up to 10 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
55kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
206mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1698IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1698IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.