Pickled Carrot And Daikon Radish (Do Chua)

Pickled Carrot And Daikon Radish is a top shelf, all-season pickle that will light up your meals in many delightful ways, any time of the year. A key tool is the

julienne peeler that creates uniform matchsticks of the right thickness for a light pickle crunch. Retails for around $10.00 at most kitchen departments (by Oxo).

Ingredients for Pickled Carrot And Daikon Radish:

• ½ lb. carrots, julienne cut or match sticks.
• ½ lb. daikon (icicle radish), julienne cut or match sticks.
• Brine: 2 cups spring water + 1 Tbsp. Celtic Sea Salt® or other premium brand.
• 1 to 3 TBS. sweetener (add after fermentation is complete).

Directions for Pickled Carrot And Daikon Radish:

1. Peel carrots and daikon and cut into matchsticks (julienne), and toss together.
2. Load into a clean 1 quart jar, lightly packing until about 3 inches from the jar lip.
3. Make brine by dissolving salt in water (TIP: put room temperature water & salt into another jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously).
4. Pour brine over the vegetables and gently wiggle the jar to release all air bubbles. Continue filling until the brine is approximately ½ inch below the lip of the jar.
5. Press the brine overflow cup into the jar until it is just level with the jar rim. (TIP: you may want to do this with the jar in your sink as some brine should spill over).
6. Allow the cup to float as you clean off any veggie or seasoning debris from the jar rim to ensure a good seal.
7. Twist on a Perfect Pickler® fermenter lid until it’s snug.
8. Pour tap water into the airlock to the max line and gently twist into the lid.
9. Place in a cool location (68-74 degrees) and wait patiently for 4 days!

After Fermentation:

Drain off a half cup of brine from the jar and add 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir to dissolve. Pour back into the jar and refrigerate for 24 hours. Taste and adjust if needed for a light sweetness.

Suggested uses: A Pickle’s Pickle for Variety

• Sandwich Topper
• Simple Side Pickle
• Salad Topper
• Lettuce Wrap and Summer Roll Garnish
• Coleslaw Ingredient
• Sweet-Sour-Spicy Side Salad (add chile flakes)
• Brine + Vegetable Oil into a Salad Dressing

For even better and more delectable recipes, check out our Fermentation Recipe Booklet, where you will find many recipes, tips and tricks to brine pickling, and so much more!