Description
Crisp, zesty pickled radishes deliver a tangy punch of flavor that elevates any dish. Delicate slices of radish swim in a bright vinegar brine, creating a versatile condiment you’ll want to sprinkle on salads, sandwiches, and tacos for an instant flavor boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bunch (about 1 cup) radishes, thinly sliced
- ½ cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ½ cup water
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
Instructions
- Carefully rinse fresh radishes under cool water, ensuring all dirt is removed. Using a mandoline or sharp kitchen knife, create paper-thin translucent slices with precision, then carefully transfer them into a pristine glass container.
- Assemble the pickling liquid by combining tangy vinegar, crisp water, granulated sugar, kosher salt, whole black peppercorns, crushed garlic cloves, and fiery red pepper flakes in a compact saucepan. Heat the mixture gently, stirring consistently until sugar and salt completely dissolve into a harmonious liquid.
- Methodically pour the steaming hot pickling solution over the delicate radish slices, guaranteeing complete submersion. Allow the vibrant mixture to cool naturally to ambient temperature, developing complex flavor profiles.
- Seal the container with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the refrigerator. Allow the radishes to marinate and absorb the aromatic spices for a minimum of one hour, though optimal flavor develops after a full day of chilling.
- Once pickled, these zesty crimson rounds are ready to elevate diverse culinary creations. Serve alongside hearty tacos, juicy burgers, nutritious grain bowls, or crisp garden salads for a tangy, crunchy accent.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh radishes with bright, crisp leaves to ensure the best pickling results and maximum crunch.
- Use a mandoline slicer for ultra-thin, uniform radish slices that will absorb the brine quickly and evenly.
- Experiment with different vinegars like apple cider or rice vinegar to create unique flavor profiles that complement various dishes.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding alternative spices like mustard seeds or dill for a personalized pickled radish experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg