Photograph of the finished Takuan

Japan · Củ cải muối vàng Takuan

Takuan

45 min Hands-on time + 14 ngày waiting
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of White radish White radish 1 kg
  • Photograph of Coarse salt Coarse salt 80 g
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 120 g
  • Photograph of Turmeric powder Turmeric powder 8 g
  • Photograph of Rice vinegar Rice vinegar 80 ml

Method

  1. 1 Wash whole radishes thoroughly and hang them to dry in the sun and wind for several days until they become pliable enough to bend.
  2. 2 Toss the wilted radishes with coarse salt to remove any remaining water.
  3. 3 Mix the soaking water with sugar, vinegar, and turmeric powder to achieve a natural yellow color.
  4. 4 Arrange the radishes in a jar, pour in enough water to cover them completely, and then press them down firmly with a heavy object.
  5. 5 Leave in a cool place for about two weeks, until the radishes are crisp and evenly golden yellow, then slice and serve.
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