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Takuan

Takuan

Japanese
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13 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

13 min · 4 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

About this dish

Daikon batons pickled in a sweetened vinegar brine tinted golden with turmeric. A quick home version of the crunchy yellow pickle that traditionally takes weeks to ferment.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Daikoncut into batons400 g

Dried Goods

  • Caster sugar40 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Flaky sea salt10 g
  • Ground Turmeric3 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Rice vinegar60 ml

Utensils

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method

1

Peel the daikon and cut into batons or thin rounds.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Whisk together the rice vinegar, caster sugar, flaky sea salt and ground turmeric in a bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Add the daikon to the pickling liquid, making sure every piece is submerged.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Transfer to a clean jar, seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Approx. 2 minutes