Pickled Kohlrabi Salad
The polyphonic sounds won't stop! Spicy Kohlrabi Served with Sweet and Sour Vinegar
Description
An exquisite snack where 'Da Tou Cai' (kohlrabi, resembling turnip or broccoli stems) is sliced and tossed sweet and sour with garlic, chilies, and cilantro.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Da Tou Cai(Kohlrabi)
- Garlic
- Red chili
- Cilantro
- White vinegar
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Da Tou Cai Prep] Peel the thick skin off kohlrabi firmly with a knife, cut into 2-3mm thick quarter-rounds (or thin slices).
- Sprinkle with salt, massage well, leave for
- mins to draw out excess moisture and astringency.
- Wash off salt briefly, squeeze out water by hand 'as hard as possible' (creates the ultimate crunchy texture).
- Put kohlrabi in a bowl, add massive 'grated garlic', minced red chili, and massive 'cilantro (Xiangcai)'.
- Add white vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil, massaging firmly to toss.
- Chill in the fridge for half a day to overnight to infuse flavors to the core before serving.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense Garlic and Cilantro aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Broccoli stems or Japanese turnips
Pairing
Beef Noodles or rich Fried Rice
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] The absolute regular in the 'Xiaocai (small dish) corner' at Taiwanese noodle shop entrances. Similar to Japanese lightly pickled veg, but the intense punch of garlic, sesame oil, and cilantro boasts perfection enough to down multiple beers.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Between slurping strong-flavored Beef Noodles, crunch loudly as a palate cleanser, intensely resetting your mouth with garlic and vinegar!
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