Description
Korean Pickled Radish, also known as Pickled Daikon Radish, is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that brings a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors to any meal. This quick and easy recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal addition to tacos, sandwiches, or traditional Korean dishes like bibimbap. The crunchy texture and beautiful color of these pickles not only brighten your plate but also elevate the overall dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Korean radish (or Daikon radish)
- ½ cup distilled white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and peel the radishes, then cut them into even-sized cubes.
- Place the radish cubes into an airtight glass jar.
- In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat until dissolved, then let cool.
- Add optional garlic and gochugaru to the jar with radishes.
- Pour the cooled pickling liquid over the radishes until fully submerged.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate overnight for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg