PICKLED DAIKON
Radish is excellent for many health issues. Eaten regularly, radish will support your digest system. In Chinese medicine a well functioning digestive system is key to preventing illness and keeping the body in balance.
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Prepare the pickling juice first:
Combine vinegar, water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally to make sure the sugar melts. Once boiled, remove from the heat and let sit to cool.
Peel and cut the radish.
Place the radish in a colander with salt and mix well. Let drain for a bit.
Rinse well, changing the water several times. Pat the radish dry.
Place the radish in a jar.
Pour the cooled pickling juice into the jar, covering the radish.
Refrigerate overnight.
Fun tip: Add a few slices of a red beet to the jar to color the radish pink.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare the pickling juice first:
Combine vinegar, water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally to make sure the sugar melts. Once boiled, remove from the heat and let sit to cool.
Peel and cut the radish.
Place the radish in a colander with salt and mix well. Let drain for a bit.
Rinse well, changing the water several times. Pat the radish dry.
Place the radish in a jar.
Pour the cooled pickling juice into the jar, covering the radish.
Refrigerate overnight.
Fun tip: Add a few slices of a red beet to the jar to color the radish pink.
