Sweet and Sour Radish
The polypoly texture refreshes the stomach and intestines! Taiwanese-style Daikon Radish "Sweet Vinegar Pickles"
Description
A traditional Taiwanese staple where cubed (or sliced) daikon is refreshingly pickled in sugar and vinegar. Daikon's digestive enzymes prevent stomach heaviness and support dieting.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Daikon radish
- White vinegar
- Sugar
- Salt
- Red chili
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Peel daikon thickly, cut into
- 5cm cubes.
- Sprinkle salt, rest
- mins, squeeze out moisture and bitterness firmly.
- Wash briefly to desalt, squeeze firmly again.
- Put in a container, submerge in sweet vinegar liquid mixing white (or black) vinegar, sugar, water, and a little red chili.
- Rest in fridge overnight (or days) until flavor permeates to the core.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Refreshing vinegar acidity and slight chili spice
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Turnips or cucumbers (can be pickled similarly)
Pairing
Fried chicken(Da Ji Pai)、Beef Noodles
Trivia
[For Everyone] Just as Korean fried chicken comes with pickled radish, it's loved in Taiwan as the ultimate partner to greasy foods. Using Taiwan's unique fermented 'White Vinegar' yields a mellow sweet/sourness without a sharp sting. The ultimate palate cleanser you can crunch on without worrying about calories.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Right after a bite of greasy Taiwanese fried chicken, crunch one of these daikons to completely reset mouth oil and enter an infinite loop!
Allergen
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