Low Sodium Pickled Daikon
Elevate your meals with this vibrant Low Sodium Pickled Daikon recipe—an easy, tangy, and crunchy side dish perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Featuring the sharp zing of rice vinegar, the natural sweetness of daikon radish, and aromatic layers of garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and peppercorns, this quick-pickle recipe avoids high sodium levels while delivering bold flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and a refrigerator-friendly method, this versatile condiment is ideal for pairing with Asian-inspired dishes, salads, or sandwiches. Whether you're looking to enhance your meal with a guilt-free garnish or enjoy these zesty pickled slices on their own, this recipe is sure to become a kitchen favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large daikon radish
- 1.5 cups rice vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
Start by peeling the daikon radish. Cut it into thin rounds or julienne it into matchstick slices, according to your preference.
In a medium saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, and granulated sugar. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the liquid to cool slightly.
Slice the garlic cloves thinly. Peel the ginger and cut it into thin slices.
In a clean glass jar, layer the daikon slices with the sliced garlic and ginger.
Add the red chili flakes and black peppercorns to the jar.
Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the daikon slices in the jar, ensuring that the liquid covers all the contents completely.
Seal the jar with an airtight lid and let it cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, transfer the jar to the refrigerator and allow it to pickle for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to let the flavors develop.
TServe these low sodium pickled daikon slices as a side dish or garnish to complement your meals. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 647 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1011 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
