Sliced Daikon and Carrots Pickled in Vinegar

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The Japanese celebrate the New Year Day with traditional New Year foods called Osechi Ryori. This sliced daikon and carrots lightly pickled salad, "Kohaku Namasu " is one of the dishes served and eaten on the New Year Day. The combination of red (carrot) and white(daikon) is the color for celebration and symbolizes happiness and celebration.

Sliced Daikon and Carrots Pickled in Vinegar

The Japanese celebrate the New Year Day with traditional New Year foods called Osechi Ryori. This sliced daikon and carrots lightly pickled salad, "Kohaku Namasu " is one of the dishes served and eaten on the New Year Day. The combination of red (carrot) and white(daikon) is the color for celebration and symbolizes happiness and celebration.

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Ingredients

15mins
5 portions
  1. 120 gDaikon
  2. 30 gCarrots
  3. 1/2 teaspoonSalt
  4. 1 TablespoonYuzu juice *Substitute with 1 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
  5. 4 teaspoonSugar
  6. 1 teaspoonCooking Sake
  7. 1 teaspoonJapanese soup stock (Dashi)

Cooking Instructions

15mins
  1. 1

    Cut daikon and carrots into thin strips, put into a bowl and add salt. (Let daikon and carrots sit until moisture comes out by itself)

  2. 2

    Mix yuzu juice (or rice vinegar), sugar, and sake into the soup stock. Squeeze the water from the daikon and carrots, and add to mixture.

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Chrissss
Chrissss @cook_5587222
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