Marinated Daikon Radish 0.5kg

It is noteworthy that the word daikon in Japanese means a large root, which is quite justified. Thus, the root vegetable, which is somewhat reminiscent of a carrot in shape, albeit white, often reaches fifty centimeters in length and can weigh more than five kilograms.

One of the options for using this vegetable is pickling it. Pickled daikon, also known as Takuan (Japanese pickled radish), is a white daikon radish that has been preserved after drying, resulting in a yellow color.

Pickled daikon as a snack is included in the daily diet of the Japanese, while the plant itself occupies a leading place among all vegetable crops in this country in terms of sown area. In addition, pickled daikon is used as a filler for sushi in Japanese cuisine.

It is traditional to serve pickled daikon both along with other types of tsukemono, and at the end of a meal separately - it is believed that this product helps improve digestive processes. Pickled daikon is also popular in South Korea, where it is called tanmuji. As a rule, the local population uses pickled daikon when preparing kimbap, as well as as a seasoning for jajangmen or many other national dishes.

To make pickled daikon, washed and peeled root vegetables are dried in the sun until flexible for several weeks. Only after the daikon dries to the required condition (when it begins to bend slightly) is the vegetable lightly pickled.

At the next stage of preparing pickled daikon, the root vegetables dry out to such an extent that they can be tied into a knot - this is when they undergo deep pickling. To do this, daikon with salt is fermented under pressure for several months, to which sugar, kelp, green daikon leaves, dried persimmon petals and hot red pepper are often added. When ready, pickled daikon acquires a characteristic yellow color.

Interestingly, to prepare pickled daikon, a certain part of the root vegetable is used, namely the part that is closer to the tips of the roots. The fact is that it is quite bitter, so when fresh it is not suitable for preparing salads and other dishes.