In China's Shandong region, pickled radish can be described as a classic dish on the winter table, its taste is delicious and refreshing, and it makes people appetite. Today, the author will present to you a secret method of pickling radishes taught by an old woman in the countryside and has been followed for 30 years. This is a simple and practical method that will give your pickled radish a unique flavor that will leave you with a lingering aftertaste!
If you want to cook pickled radish, you need to prepare the following items:
White radish: two (weight about five hundred grams).
Garlic: 4 cloves.
Ginger: a small piece.
Salt: to taste.
Soy sauce: to taste.
Sugar: To taste.
Rice vinegar: to taste.
Water: To taste.
Sichuan pepper: to taste.
Star anise: to taste.
Fragrant leaves: to taste.
Ground white pepper: to taste.
The steps are as follows:
1.In the first step, the white radish is peeled and washed and cut into slender strips for pickling at a later stage.
2.Next, put the sliced radish strips into a container, stir well with an appropriate amount of salt, and marinate for one to two hours.
3.In the meantime, cut the garlic and ginger into thin slices and set aside.
4.Once the radish strips are well marinated, rinse them with water to remove excess salt.
5.Then, put the washed radish strips into a clean container, mix in an appropriate amount of soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, clear water, Sichuan pepper, star anise, fragrant leaves and white pepper, and mix carefully.
6.Finally, spread the chopped garlic and ginger flat on the top of the container, seal it properly, and put it in the refrigerator to marinate at a low temperature for two hours.
The radish pickled in this way adds to the rich flavor, refreshing and crisp taste. This pickled radish is not only good for rice, but also rich in a variety of nutrients such as vitamin C, crude fiber, calcium, zinc, magnesium and other essential minerals, which help to promote digestion, relieve cough and strengthen immune defense, which is suitable for the cold winter season.
We hope that the above recipes for pickled radish will be beneficial to you and help you feel the joy of food in the cold winter. If you have any doubts, feel free to ask me. Let's work together to create the delicious taste of pickled radish and give your family a warm taste with yourself!