# Pickled Daikon Radish (Takuan)

Daikon Radish Pickled (called Takuan in Japanese) is a perfect side dish for many Japanese meals. The large white daikon radish is sliced and marinated in a mixture of vinegar, salt, and sugar. Ground turmeric gives it a distinctive bright yellow color. It’s pleasantly crunchy and bursting with tart, sweet, and salty flavor.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 1510 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 daikon radish (about 1 pound, peeled and cut into thin rounds or half-rounds)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

## Instructions

1. Place the sliced daikon in a colander and add the salt.
2. Toss to mix and then let stand in the sink or over a large bowl for about 1 hour to pull out excess moisture.
3. Transfer the daikon to a glass jar.
4. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, and water.
5. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the turmeric.
7. Pour the vinegar mixture over the daikon slices in the jar.
8. Cap the jar, shake to make sure all of the daikon is in the brine.
9. Refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours before serving.

## Equipment

- colander
- large bowl
- glass jar
- small saucepan

## Tips

- Look for a daikon radish that is heavy and smooth-skinned, avoiding any that look dried out. One with the root and/or leaves still attached is ideal.
- Choose unseasoned rice vinegar to control the seasonings yourself.
- Ground turmeric is important for giving the Takuan its distinctive bright yellow color and a hint of mustard-y flavor.
- Do not rinse the salt off the daikon after it stands; it will mix with the vinegar in the jar to create a brine.
- It's better if the brine is hot or at least warm when you pour it over the daikon.

## Source

- Original video: https://allwaysdelicious.com/japanese-pickled-daikon-radish/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/71ea7b1b-9c95-4c20-bdf9-02759c734153
- Extracted: 2025-12-01

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