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Pickle it, just a little bit! ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽน

Cook Time: 3 minutes
Prep Time: 25 mins

AmazuzukeSugar vinegar pickling  
Tsukemono: literally "pickled things" 

What's not to love with pickles?  says anyone with sour tooth. ๐Ÿ˜‹ 
And even if you're the polar opposite, give this a try.  Pickles are known palate cleansers, when paired with rich-tasting dishes, like fried chicken, pork bar-b-q, even ramen, meals become more enjoyable.

So here's an easy refreshing Japanese pickle recipe. 

Ingredients ๐Ÿฅ’ 
1 Daikon (radish)
1 Carrot sliced rectangular
1/4 Cabbage - julienne or squares
1/4 cup Rice or cane vinegar
1/8 cup white sugar
1 tsp salt

Remove moisture ๐Ÿฅ’
Place the vegetables in a bowl or ziplock bag.
Sprinkle 1 tsp salt.
Massage and mix well together.
Leave and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Drain the liquid.


Prepare the brine ๐Ÿฅ’
Mix vinegar, sugar and salt in a small pan.
Boil for 3 minutes; the sugar should have dissolved into the mixture.
Cool.

Pickle it! ๐Ÿฅ’
In a sealable container, put all the veggies.
Add the brine.
Mix/massage.
Seal well for an hour.

Note: This can keep in the fridge for a week.

Serve ๐Ÿฅ’
Serve without the brine as a side dish to your favorite dishes.


Here's our take 1 for 2022:


Good!  says the 4 musketeers.
But, I still want that "summer breeze and lights up the place because your roof flew off" effect verdict from hubby-o though.  Saving that for take 2. 

Tip: the family prefers an extra portion of sugar and a little water to lessen acidity

Inspired by:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARniEj0GAtg (Just One Cookbook)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H6n1E6doSA&t=132s (Ochikeron)


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