
Chinese Pickled Radishes
This is a great an easy way to use seasonal radishes.
Prep1 hr 20 min
Cook10 min
Total1 hr 30 min
Servings1
Difficultyeasy
SidesVegetablesPickles / Fermented Vegetables
Ingredients
- 0 teaspoonsalt
- 500 mLwater
- 200 gramSugar
- 240 mLwhite vinegar
- 600 gramred radishes
- 30 mLcrispy shallots
- 45 mLsalt
- 4 clovesgarlic, minced
- 3 pcsred chilies, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Trim green, leafy parts off of radishes and cut into quarters, roughly equal in size.
- 2
Add the 3 tablespoons of salt and massage gently into the radishes. Set aside for at least an hour.
- 3
Heat up water with the sugar in a non-reactive pot. Bring to boil, turn off and mix in the vinegar and salt. Stir until combine and let cool.
- 4
Wash the radishes to remove the salt and dry thoroughly. Move into a sealable non-reactive container, add the chili peppers and garlic. Pour in the pickling brine, make sure its combined.
- 5
Cover, refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. Serve with chili oil and crispy shallots.