Korean Pickled Radish

Refreshing, sweet, and sour radish to accompany spicy Korean chicken or simply as a side dish to any Korean meal. Korean radish has a stronger flavour and bite, but daikon works as well. Ingredients: 1 large Korean radish, cubed to 1” (about 4 c) 1/3 c white vinegar 1/3 c white sugar 1 Tbsp Kosher salt 3/4 c water Instructions: Peel and cube Korean radish … Continue reading Korean Pickled Radish

Vietnamese Cellophane Noodle Bowl

My sister-in-law is Vietnamese and has shared her recipes and trade secrets (short cuts!) for an amazing and authentic dish. This is a dry bowl meaning that this is not pho (a noodle soup). Instead this one is full of varying flavours: sweet, savoury, spicy, and tangy. Serve with your choice of protein, a side of spring rolls, and top with pickled and fresh veggies … Continue reading Vietnamese Cellophane Noodle Bowl

Vietnamese Daikon & Carrot Pickles

These are a great side to accompany a vermicelli bowl, snack on its own, or stuff into a Banh Mi sandwich. Ingredients: 4-5 large carrots, julienned 1 large daikon, julienned 2 tsp salt 4 tsp sugar 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 cups vinegar 2 cups warm water Instructions: Julienne carrots and daikon In large bowl mix vegetables with 4 tsp sugar and 2 tsp salt. Toss … Continue reading Vietnamese Daikon & Carrot Pickles