Pickled Daikon (Quick & Easy Recipe)

Make your own quick and easy pickled daikon with this delicious recipe! Perfect for adding a crunchy, spicy flavor to any dish.

This popular Asian condiment is a crunchy, flavorful addition to any dinner or lunch table.

Daikon, also known as white radish, is a versatile vegetable that can be pickled and enjoyed in many different ways.

Pickling daikon is an easy process that doesn’t require much time or effort, but yields delicious results.

This recipe uses a quick pickling technique so no fancy equipment is needed.

Pickling is a great way to preserve and add flavor to your favorite vegetables.

Daikon radishes are a popular choice for pickling because of their crisp texture and mild flavor.

Plus, the spicy and sweet flavors of this unique condiment blend perfectly with a variety of different dishes.

Tools Needed

• two clean pint jars and lids
• cutting board
• vegetable peeler
• 1 knife
• 1 saucepan

Pickled Daikon Radish Ingredients

• a daikon radish
• unseasoned rice vinegar
• water
• granulated sugar
• coarse salt
• fresh ginger
• garlic
• bird’s eye chili (or another long spicy chili)
• whole mustard seed

How to Make Pickled Daikon

Start by setting aside two clean pint jars and lids.

Next, peel and slice the daikon into ¼”/6mm thick by 3”/7.5cm long sticks.

Take the fresh ginger and peel it and then slice it thinly into 6 or so even slices.

Chop the stem off the pepper and slice it in half.

Layer the sliced daikon tightly in the jars.

In each jar, place ½ a pepper and 3 slices of ginger, and a sprinkle of mustard seeds.

To make the pickle solution, add to a medium saucepan, the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. 

Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until just simmering and the sugar is dissolved.

Pour the hot mixture over the daikon. 

Tap the jars gently to release any bubbles. Pour in more liquid until the daikon is covered by ¼”/6mm of liquid.

Put the lids on tightly and place the jars in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 day.

Notes:

For a spicy pickle result, add one chili per jar.

You can also cut the daikon shorter and use smaller jars, just increase the number of peppers and redistribute the ginger slices.

Does pickled daikon radish need to be refrigerated?

Yes, quick pickled radish made using this recipe, needs to be stored in the refrigerator.

How long does pickled daikon last?

Quick pickled daikon lasts 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.

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Pickled Daikon Recipe

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