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Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon Do Chua

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Do Chua

Cultural Context

Do Chua is a traditional Vietnamese pickled vegetable dish often served as a side or condiment. It is commonly found in banh mi sandwiches and enjoyed for its crunchy texture and tangy flavor. The dish embodies the Vietnamese philosophy of balancing flavors, and it has gained popularity beyond Vietnam, inspiring similar pickling practices in various cuisines.

VietnameseVNside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
½ medium daikon (about 2 cups)
3-4 small carrots (about 2 cups)
2 cups vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 Tbs table salt

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor and additional health benefits.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Cut vegetables into desired shape and size.

2

Sprinkle vegetables with ½ tsp salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out water.

3

Gently squeeze out water.

4

Heat all vinegar, sugar, water, and salt in a medium pot until sugar is dissolved.

5

Bring to boil and let cool.

6

Combine into glass jar and let sit out for 24-48 hours then refrigerate.

Cooking Techniques

pickling

Equipment Needed

medium potglass jar

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Vietnamese Pickled VegetablesDo ChuaVietnamese Relish

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