Daikon Tsukemono (Radish Pickles)

Most Japanese meals are served with vegetable pickles, tsukemono. The pickling is done in various methods depending on desired flavor and length of storage. Some are preserved for only 1-2 days to 5-10 years.

• Daikon (giant white radish)
• 1/3 cup salt
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• Chile pepper

Cut daikon into 1/2" x 1 1/2" pieces. Pack daikon into a glass container. Bring salt, sugar and vinegar to a boil. Pour the hot vinegar solution over the daikon. Cover with lid. Refrigerate 3-4 days. Stir once or twice. This tsukemono is not intended for long keeping.

Seeds for this recipe:
Daikon (giant white radish)