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Published: Jan 3, 2023 ยท Last Updated On: Aug 31, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Korean Pickled Radish - Quick and Easy!

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Korean pickled radish makes any dish you can think of more exciting to eat. Itโ€™s the simplest and quickest pickled daikon radish recipe, but with one bite of the crisp, tart preserved radishes, everything bursts into flavors and textures.

Korean Pickled Radish

A pickle preserves a fruit or vegetable through acidity, so traditionally, pickling takes ages to mature. Forget ages, I donโ€™t even have the willpower to wait a few hours for a gastronomic haven like a pickle.

So, I turned to wiser minds than mine for quick Korean pickles. Made with purple radish, the recipe is adapted from both Drive Me Hungry and the queen of Korean food, Maangchi. FYI, for beginners, Maangchiโ€™s blog and YouTube channel are a treasure trove of Korean home cooking!

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  • Why we love Korean pickled radish
  • How to pickle radishes Korean style?
  • Notes on quick Korean pickled radish
  • What kind of radish to use?
  • How long do the pickled radishes last?
  • How to serve
  • Ingredient variations
  • More condiment recipes
  • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
Korean Pickled Radish

Why we love Korean pickled radish

Crisp, tangy, and addictively delicious- they bring a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors.

Whether you're enjoying Korean fried chicken, a hearty bowl of ramen, or even a simple sandwich, these pickled radishes can elevate your meal to a whole new level.

This recipe is incredibly simple and quick to prepare - they are done in minutes!

Ingredients for Korean Pickled Radish

How to pickle radishes Korean style?

Step 1: Peel and cut radishes into small cubes and transfer them to a glass jar.

Cube the radishes

Step 2: In a saucepan, heat water, vinegar, salt, sugar, and chili flakes or gochugaru just until the sugar dissolves.

Pickling liquid

Step 3: Pour over the cubed radishes. Close the jar lid and refrigerate.

Final step: Enjoy chilled 24 hours later!

Korean Pickled Radish

Notes on quick Korean pickled radish

  • If you donโ€™t know how to make radish pickles and are trying it for the first time, donโ€™t overdo the spices. Let the flavor develop over a few days. Taste and then adjust the spices accordingly when you next try this Korean pickled radish recipe.
  • Cubing is the most popular way to cut radishes for this quick pickle because it gives you a hardy crunch perfect for salads or as a side dish. But if youโ€™re thinking of adding it to tacos, then thinly slice the vegetable to get that tangy texture.
  • You can easily use any other vegetable for quick pickling in this way - cucumbers, carrots, beans, beetroot!
Korean Pickled Radish

What kind of radish to use?

A Korean pickled radish recipe calls for Mu ( Korean radish) because itโ€™s crunchier and has a flavor profile that packs a punch as compared to daikon.

How do you recognize Korean radish? Itโ€™s white with rounded green ends, giving it more of a potato shape than a tapered end.

It's easily available in Asian grocery stores. Donโ€™t worry if you canโ€™t get your hands on it. Any seasonal radish will work here.

I opted for some gorgeous purple radish from a local farm. The pickles turned out tender yet crunchy and flavorful.

How long do the pickled radishes last?

Refrigerated Asian pickled radish lasts for a good week. So, make it a few days ahead, especially because the longer you wait, the stronger, cleaner, crisper, and more balanced its flavor will be.

Korean Pickled Radish

How to serve

Typically, pickled radish is served with Korean fried chicken because the acidity cuts through the richness, priming the palate for any other dishes being served and balancing the heaviness.

I am happy serving the preserved radishes with literally anything, even dal chawal. It elevates any dish it is served with. My suggestion would be:

  • Hearty salads like wonderful sweet potato salad
  • Moroccan vegetable stew
  • Sticky sesame cauliflower
  • Spicy tofu stir-fry

Ingredient variations

Spices: Korean pickles need salt to bring out the piquancy, and sugar to blunt vinegarโ€™s sharp edge. Besides them, you donโ€™t need to add more spices.

So donโ€™t feel bound to add Korean chili powder or chilli flakes. Itโ€™s completely optional. You can even flavor the preserved radishes with coriander seeds, bay leaves, garlic, herbs, or turmeric. Treat it like a blank slate.

Vinegar: The best-pickled radish recipe is crisp with a subtle spice underneath. While the usual distilled white vinegar works like a charm, I prefer rice vinegar, the less tangy and acidic cousin.

Korean Pickled Radish

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Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others, which is why Iโ€™m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these quick pickled radishes as much as we do!

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Korean Pickled Radish

Korean Pickled Radish - Quick and Easy!

Natasha Minocha
Korean pickled radish makes any dish you can think of more exciting to eat. Itโ€™s the simplest and quickest radish pickle recipe, but with one bite of the crisp, tart preserved radishes, everything bursts into flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Resting time 1 day d
Total Time 1 day d 10 minutes mins
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Radishes
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Red chili flakes/ Gochugaru Optional
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Rice wine vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut radishes into cubes. Transfer to a clean jar.
  • In a small saucepan, combine, sugar, salt, water, rice vinegar, and chilli flakes. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
  • Take the pan off the heat and pour the liquid over the cubed radishes.
  • Cover the jar with a lid and refrigerate for 24 hours. Enjoy!
  • Refrigerate up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2366mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 594IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.4mg
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