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Pickled Daikon and Carrot (Kōhaku Namasu 紅白なます）

Kouhaku Namasu is a delicious and refreshing Japanese New Year's specialty! This carrot & daikon vinegared salad is a tasty side to many dishes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 33 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 250 g daikon *1
  • 50 g carrot
  • 1 tsp sea salt
Vinegar Mix
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar *2
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Wash the daikon and carrot.
  2. Peel the daikon radish and carrot. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, cut them into thin julienne strips about 2-3 inches long.
  3. Place the julienned daikon and carrot in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and gently mix. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  4. Squeeze the excess water out of the daikon and carrot with your hands then discard the water and return the daikon and carrot to the bowl.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the vinegar ingredients and let the sugar dissolve completely.
  6. Pour the vinaigrette over the daikon and carrot. *3
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour. This allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to pickle slightly.
  8. Before serving, give the namasu a gentle stir. You can garnish it with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds if desired.
  9. Serve as a side along with other dishes.

Notes

  • *1 If you get a whole daikon, use the top 1/3 of the daikon which is crunchy and sweet.
  • *2 You can substitute rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
  • *3 If you let it rest for about an hour, the vinegar seasonings will be absorbed by the daikon and carrot and you can enjoy a settled more mellow flavor. 
  • *4 Can store in an airtight container for a week in the fridge. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 33kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 849IU (17%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33

% Daily Value*

Calories 33kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 849IU 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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