Japanese Pickled Daikon with Mirin Recipe

Japanese Pickled Daikon with Mirin

Pickled foods come with the history that the people want to store the food longer when it is almost impossible to keep it without a refrigerator. Today, pickled foods have become famous and people just love the taste of that tasty, crunchy bite when they are having their meal. You may often find different types of pickled daikon in Japanese cuisine, and one of them you can find will be the Japanese Pickled Daikon with Mirin.

Mirin is one of the important seasonings to make pickled food. It helps to bring umami to your food.
I will recommend you to try this Japanese Pickled Daikon with Mirin at home!

Recipe for Japanese Pickled Daikon with Mirin

Japanese Pickled Daikon (Radish)

A side dish that goes well with savoury meals, frequently served in Japanese cuisine.
4.20 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Store in fride: Overnight 1 day
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Ziplog bag (Optional)
  • Container

Ingredients
  

Daikon

  • 250 grams Daikon (Radish)

Ingredients for Pickles

  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 2 tbsp Sake
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • 2 Salt to taste
  • 20 grams Sugar (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cut Daikon into 1/2 or 1/4 slices. Rub with 1/2 tsp. salt and leave for 20 min. Rinse and drain well.
  • In a saucepan, pour the pickled ingredients and boil it for several minutes. (This is to ensure the alcohol that contained in the Mirin will be evaporated.)
  • Combine all the ingredients in a Ziploc bag or container, and keep in the fridge overnight or a few days if you want a better taste.
Keyword Mirin

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