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Pickled Daikon Radish

Emily
Tangy and slightly sweet pickled daikon radish (takuan).
This recipe for pickled radish is so simple to make and is perfect to use on many dishes, like sushi, or noodles.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Pickling Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
ESTIMATED COST : $6.75
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 250 grams (8.18 ounces) pickled daikon radish
Calories 107 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams (½ pound) daikon radish
  • ⅔ cup (166 ml/grams, 5.86 ounces) rice vinegar
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar or to taste
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ⅔ cup (166 ml/grams, 5.86 ounces) water
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

Instructions
 

  • Sterilize the jars. To do this, wash the jars and lids thoroughly with hot soapy water and rinse very well.
    After this, carefully pour boiling water into the jars and lids. After this, using a folded tea towel (to protect your hands), carefully empty the hot water from the jar. Allow to air dry. (see note 1).
  • Peel the radish. Then thinly slice the radish as desired. (see note 2).
  • Pack the cut radish into the sterilized jar.
  • In a small saucepan combine the sugar, salt, vinegar, water, and turmeric powder. Place over medium to high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil.
  • Taste for seasoning and add more salt and sugar if desired.
  • Pour the hot pickling liquid over the radish in the jar, making sure they are fully submerged in the liquid. Then seal the jar. (see note 3).
  • Cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and then place in the fridge overnight to allow the flavors to develop.

Notes

  1. It is best not to use a tea towel to dry the jars. As you used hot water to sterilize them they will be hot and will air dry quickly. 
  2. You could cut the radish into rounds, or you could cut the radish in half lengthwise and then cut it into half moon shapes. Or you could cut it into strips.
  3. You might not end up using all the liquid if all the radish is firmly packed in the far. If you are using a larger jar you might need to make more pickling liquid (with equal parts of vinegar and water) to top up the jar to cover the radish.

Nutrition

Serving: 250 grams (8.18 ounces) pickled radishCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 3562mgPotassium: 1135mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17g
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