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
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.