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Low sodium pickled carrots and daikon

Carrots have more sodium than most vegetables (50 mg in a large carrot), so they add a lot of flavor. These are traditionally used in Vietnamese bánh mì sandwiches or bún thịt nướng, but don't limit yourself to just those dishes.

Servings: Makes about 4 cups

Sodium: 19 mg per half cup Time: 25 minutes


Ingredients:

3 carrots, julienned

1 medium daikon radish (about 6-7 ounces), julienned

1 tablespoon sugar

3/4 cup white distilled vinegar

1 cup hot water

2 Thai chilis, cut small (optional)


In a large heatproof bowl, combine the sugar and hot water and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add all remaining ingredients and stir. If the carrots and daikon are not submerged in liquid, add additional hot water to cover. Let the carrots and daikon come to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours, but preferably overnight, before serving. These will keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks.


TIPS:


-The pickled daikon has a very strong smell so let it sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. If you're simply not a fan, omit the daikon and just pickle the carrots. I've been doing this a lot lately because I haven't been able to get daikon.


-I prefer to julienne the vegetables by hand but definitely use a mandolin or peeler or whatever other kitchen gadget will make this easier for you.

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Jennifer Whetstone
Jennifer Whetstone
Mar 13, 2022

Wonderful! Do you think this same recipe could be used with other vegetables such as cauliflower?

Thanks!

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Thuy
Thuy
Mar 14, 2022
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I've never tried but I bet it would work! For something like cauliflower I might use more aromatics like I do with my pickles. https://www.sans-salt.com/post/no-salt-dill-pickles Enjoy!

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