Chinese Pickled Radishes

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. 1

    Trim green, leafy parts off of radishes and cut into quarters, roughly equal in size.

  2. 2

    Add the 3 tablespoons of salt and massage gently into the radishes. Set aside for at least an hour.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Cover, refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. Serve with chili oil and crispy shallots.