Sweet and Tangy Pickled Radish for Cold Noodles
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What’s the quintessential refreshing element for slurping down cool noodles or enjoying crispy fried chicken? It’s none other than the crunchy pickled radish! Here’s a secret to making delicious pickled radish as a topping for cold noodles right at home. Its sweet, tangy flavor and crisp texture will elevate any dish.
Ingredients- Radish: 1 bowlful (approx. 300-400g)
- Coarse salt: 2 tsp
- Sugar: 2 Tbsp
- Vinegar: 4 Tbsp
- Water: 1.5 paper cups (approx. 270ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a fresh radish. First, peel the radish thoroughly, then julienne it into very thin, long strips. Cutting it thinly allows the flavors to penetrate better and enhances the crispness. Using a mandoline slicer can be convenient.
Step 2
Take handfuls of the julienned radish and place them in a generous bowl. Sprinkle 1 tsp of coarse salt over the radish and gently massage it for about 10 minutes. This process draws out moisture from the radish, preserving its crisp texture.
Step 3
After 10 minutes of pickling, drain the excess water from the radish by placing it in a colander. In the same bowl, combine the remaining 1 tsp of salt, 2 Tbsp of sugar, 4 Tbsp of vinegar, and 1.5 paper cups of water to create the dressing. Add the drained radish to this dressing and gently toss again. Let it marinate for about 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Finally, transfer the finished pickled radish to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Step 4
Your super simple, sweet, tangy, and crunchy pickled radish is ready! Serve it with cold noodles, use it as a topping for bibimbap, add it to salads, or enjoy it as a simple side dish. It can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week.
