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Vietnamese Pickled Veggies
There’s no doubt about it: daikon radish develops a pungent odor after being cut and preserved. It diminishes once you allow some air to get to it. You can substitute jicama or another type of radish, if need be.
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks (I use my food processor; you can use a mandolin, if you’re tough)
- 1-2 daikon radishes, peeled and cut into matchsticks (food processor again)
- 1 English cucumber or several Persian cucumbers – peeled, seeds cut out, and sliced
- 1 red Fresno chile (or Thai chile, if you like heat and can find it), thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 1/4 c white vinegar
- 1 c warm water
In a large food storage container with a top, place the carrots, radishes, cucumber, and chile. In a small bowl combine the salt, sugar, vinegar, and water; stir well to dissolve the sugar and then pour over the veggies. Allow the mixture to sit for at least an hour before serving. I find the mixture will keep well for several days in the refrigerator. After that, the daikon gets pretty stinky (but, of course, you could choose to not use daikon).
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