Flash Korean Japanese Style Cucumber and Daikon Pickles

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2

Flash Korean Japanese Style Cucumber and Daikon Pickles for a fresh and tangy side dish

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup mirin
	1/2 cup soy sauce
	1/2 cup rice vinegar
	4 garlic cloves , minced
	3 -4 korean red chili peppers ( can use red chili flakes in a pinch ) or 3 -4 japanese chili peppers ( can use red chili flakes in a pinch )
	1 1/4 cups cucumbers , sliced 1/2 inch ( optional 3/4 inch chunks , see note above in description )
	1 1/4 cups daikon radishes , peeled and sliced 1/2 inch ( optional 3/4 inch chunks )
	1/2 - 3/4 cup carrot , peeled and sliced 1/2 inch ( optional 1/2 inch chunks )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

Sugar

Fat

These Korean Japanese style pickles are a popular side dish in both countries, and are often served with rice or other main dishes. The marinade is made with a combination of soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar, which gives the pickles a sweet and tangy flavor, while the garlic and chili peppers add a spicy kick. The vegetables are sliced into thin rounds or chunks, and are pickled for at least an hour before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together and the marinade to penetrate the vegetables. These pickles are a great way to add some crunch and freshness to any meal, and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan, combine the mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and chili peppers. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2.	While the mixture is cooking, prepare your vegetables.
3.	Pour the hot marinade over the sliced cucumbers, daikon, and carrot in a bowl and mix well.
4.	Transfer everything to a container with a lid and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

PROS

This dish is easy and quick to make, and requires only a few simple ingredients.

The pickled vegetables are crunchy, tangy, and refreshing, making them a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

CONS

The pickles can be quite spicy, so adjust the amount of chili peppers or flakes to your liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cucumbers, daikon, and carrots are all rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
The fermentation process used to make these pickles can also improve digestion by promoting the growth of healthy gut bacteria.