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Pickled Daikon
Pickled Daikon is a quick refrigerator pickle featuring crisp daikon radish slices infused with a balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. Dried chili pepper pieces add mild heat, while rice vinegar and sugar create a tangy, sweet brine that preserves the daikon’s crunch. This method uses a sealed bag and a short pickling time to develop bright, refreshing pickles ideal as a condiment or side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
34 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34
% 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.