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Carrot and Daikon Quick Pickle
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Carrot and Daikon Quick Pickle

Have you ever heard of a carrot and daikon quick pickle? This is just one of the amazing flavors that help make the Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich, a street food favorite. It adds a lovely color and a slightly sweet crunch to a savory and spicy sandwich.
Simple Asian-Inspired Quick Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radishes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: easy pickled vegetables, easy recipe, quick pickle
Servings: 12 Servings 3-pints
Calories: 67kcal

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Ingredients

  • 3-4 medium Carrots cut into matchsticks or shredded
  • 1-2 medium Daikon Radish cut into matchsticks or shredded
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Cups White Vinegar or Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Cups Water

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Instructions

  • Prepare carrots and daikon by peeling and julienning or using the food processor to get thin matchsticks.
    Julienne Carrots
  • Pack the daikon and carrots into three sanitized pint-sized canning jars.
  • In a saucepan, add the salt, water, vinegar, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour hot brine mixture over carrots and daikon until covered. Screw on jar lids and store in fridge.
    Pint of Pickled Daikon and Carrot
  • These can be used after 20 minutes. Overnight is even better for the brine to fully integrate with the vegetables. Use in your favorite recipe.

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Notes

How Can You Reduce the Smell of Daikon Radishes?

Leave them whole until you are preparing your recipe. Rinsing in water may help. For this quick pickle recipe, make sure to seal the jars tight or even put a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the jar before adding the lid.

How to Julienne Carrots and Daikon

Peel your carrots and daikon and trim the ends. Next cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces.
Next slice off a thin slice. Roll the carrot or daikon to the flat surface. This will keep it from rolling as you continue making thin lengthwise slices.
Then stack a few of those thinly sliced plants on top of each other and thinly slice again lengthwise. This will make thin matchstick strips.

Save Time with a Food processor

If you are short on time or maybe spending the time to julienne the carrots and daikon is not your thing. No worries. Peel and cut off the ends, trim to 2-inches and let the food processor make slices with the julienne blade.
Make sure to place in the food processor lengthwise. It is done in minutes.

How Long will Pickled Carrots and Daikon Last?

I have had this last in the refrigerator up to eight weeks with no problems. However, since the daikon can be a bit smelly, make sure that the jars are tightly sealed.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2548IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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