Pickled Daikon
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Pickled Daikon
Description
This Pickled Daikon recipe starts by dissolving sugar in boiling water, then blending in white and rice vinegar to create a balanced pickling liquid. Meanwhile, peeled, sliced daikon and carrot sticks are salted and left to rest, allowing excess water to be drawn out to enhance crunchiness. After rinsing, the vegetables are submerged fully in the cooled pickling liquid and refrigerated.
The minimum 24-hour infusion yields a fresh flavor, while 48 hours or longer develops a more pronounced pickled taste. The pickled vegetables retain a satisfying snap and bring a sweet-tart bite that complements rich or fried dishes. This easy preparation requires no canning or long processing, making it suitable for refrigerator pickles.
Ingredients
For the pickling liquid:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water boiling
- 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 carrot peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick, 3-inch long sticks, medium
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% 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.
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