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Korean Pickled Radish Recipe

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Korean Pickled Radish is a simple and tangy side dish featuring crunchy radish cubes soaked in a sweet and sour pickling liquid made of vinegar, sugar, and salt. Optionally enhanced with garlic and Korean chili flakes, this quick refrigerator pickle delivers a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment to Korean meals or as a crisp snack.

Ingredients

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Radish

  • 1 lb Korean radish (or Daikon radish)

Pickling Liquid

  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional Seasonings

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the radish: Rinse one pound of Korean or Daikon radish thoroughly. Slice off the ends, peel the radish, and cut it into roughly even-sized cubes. Place these radish cubes into an airtight glass jar.
  2. Make the pickling liquid: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup distilled white vinegar, ½ cup water, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Heat gently until the sugar and salt fully dissolve into the liquid. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  3. Add seasonings and combine: To the jar with the radish cubes, add 2 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of gochugaru if using. Pour the cooled pickling liquid over the radishes, ensuring they are completely submerged.
  4. Refrigerate to pickle: Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate overnight. This resting period allows the radish to absorb the flavors and develop a crisp, tangy profile ready to enjoy the next day.

Notes

  • You can substitute gochugaru with regular red pepper flakes if Korean chili flakes are unavailable.
  • Ensure the radishes are fully submerged in the pickling liquid to prevent spoilage.
  • This pickled radish can be enjoyed within a week but is best consumed within 3-4 days for optimal crunch and flavor.
  • Adjust sugar and salt quantities to taste based on your preference for sweetness or saltiness.

Keywords: Korean Pickled Radish, Daikon Pickles, Korean Side Dish, Quick Pickles, Korean Banchan

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