Japanese-Style Daikon and Carrot Pickles
Lime-spiked vegetables work well as a relish with grilled tuna or salmon. Daikons are long, white, tubular Asian radishes with a pungent smell and a mild flavor. Look for them in gourmet markets and Asian groceries.
Yield: 10 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup drained pickles)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 53
- Calories from fat: 17%
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated fat: 0.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Carbohydrate: 10.1g
- Fiber: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.5mg
- Sodium: 193mg
- Calcium: 38mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds daikon radishes, peeled
- 1 1/4 pounds carrots, peeled
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
Preparation
- 1. Hold each radish by the tip end. Shave radishes into ribbons with a vegetable peeler to measure 4 1/2 cups. Repeat procedure with carrots, shaving to measure 6 cups. Combine radishes, carrots, vinegar, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Japanese-Style Daikon and Carrot Pickles Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: Asian, Japanese
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Marinate
- OCCASION: Summer
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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