Kohaku Namasu Recipe (Pickled Daikon and Carrots)

daikon radish

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: regular radish

Jicama offers a similar crunch with fewer calories.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

kombu

🥗Healthier: nori

💰Cheaper: seaweed flakes

Nori can be a more affordable and readily available seaweed option.

Julienne the daikon and carrot.

Make the pickling liquid by combining vinegar, sugar, and salt.

Add the konbu to the pickling liquid for umami.

Combine the julienned vegetables with the pickling liquid and let it sit to pickle.

Cooking Techniques

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