Pickled Daikon

5 from 8 votes

This recipe for pickled daikon with carrots is a classic appetizer that was once often served as a freebie in Cantonese restaurants, along with fried peanuts.

Prep Time35

Pickling TIme2

Total Time2 35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

For the pickling liquid:

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
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 medium carrot (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick, 3-inch long sticks)
2 teaspoons salt

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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.

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Nutrition

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