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Takuan (radis japonais mariné): photo of the dish
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Takuan (radis japonais mariné)

Radis daikon séché puis mariné dans un mélange de son de riz, de sucre et de sel, jusqu'à devenir jaune pâle et croquant. Il accompagne traditionnellement le riz et les plats grillés au Japon.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Saumure

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Peel the daikon and let it air-dry for 2 days, until it is slightly wrinkled and flexible when bent.
  2. Rub it with the coarse salt, then place it in a clean jar or bucket.
  3. Mix the rice bran, sugar, mirin, vinegar and turmeric to form a smooth yellow paste.
  4. Line the bottom of a jar with a layer of paste, then arrange the daikon pieces and cover them with the rest of the paste, pressing firmly.
  5. Add the yuzu peel and chili, then close the jar and place a light weight on top.
  6. Keep at room temperature for 2 weeks, then in a cool place.
  7. Take the pieces out, dry them and cut into thin rounds when serving.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Cut the daikon into sticks and leave them for 2 hours in a brine of 100 ml water, 50 g sugar and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar: an express tsukemono.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.