Pickled Daikon
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4.8
Pickled Daikon
Description
This Pickled Daikon recipe calls for peeling and slicing daikon radish into half-moon shapes, then combining them with dried chili, rice vinegar, sake, kosher salt, and sugar in a resealable bag. The bag is sealed tightly after air removal and refrigerated for 2 to 3 hours, allowing the flavors to infuse and the daikon to soften slightly while retaining a crisp bite.
The seasoning blend balances salty, sweet, and vinegar tang with a subtle spicy kick from the chili pepper. The optional sake adds a slight depth to the pickling liquid. The pickles develop quickly, making them convenient when a lightly fermented vegetable accompaniment is desired.
They can be stored in a sealed container to minimize odor for up to a month in the refrigerator, though their vinegar flavor intensifies with time. Rinsing off excess brine is not necessary if the taste is preferred strong.
Ingredients
- 1 lb daikon radish (about half a large daikon)
- 1 dried red chili pepper
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
- 1 tsp sake (optional)
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- ⅓ cup sugar
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Peel 1 lb daikon radish and cut it in half lengthwise. Then, cut it crosswise into half-moon slices about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
- Cut 1 dried red chili pepper into small pieces. Discard the seeds if you prefer it less spicy.
- In a resealable bag, put the daikon, chili pepper, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), 1 tsp sake, 1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and ⅓ cup sugar. Rub well from outside the bag to distribute the seasonings. Tip: Alternatively, you can use a ceramic or glass jar with weights.
- Remove the air from the bag and seal it. Let it rest for 2–3 hours in the refrigerator. Remove from the pickling solution and enjoy!
To Store
- To minimize the odor, store the pickles in a jar or container with a tightly sealing lid. When the flavor gets too salty and strong, pour off the pickling liquid and reseal the lid. The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, but I recommend consuming them sooner as the odor gets stronger as time passes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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