DAIKON AND CARROT PICKLE

Daikon and Carrot Pickle image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Time 15m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thick matchsticks
1 pound daikon radishes, each no larger than 2 inches in diameter, peeled and cut into thick matchsticks
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar

Steps:

Place carrot and daikon in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and 2 teaspoons sugar. Knead vegetables for about 3 minutes, expelling water from them (this will keep them crisp). Stop kneading when vegetables have lost about 1/4 of their volume. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water, then press gently to expel extra water. Return vegetables to bowl, or transfer to a glass container for longer storage.
In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, the vinegar and 1 cup lukewarm water, and stir to dissolve sugar. Pour over vegetables. Let marinate at least 1 hour before eating, or refrigerate for up to 4 weeks. Remove vegetables from liquid before using in banh mi.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 144, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 542 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams