Dessert for 4
Pickled Carrots and Daikon
Crisp carrots and daikon soak briefly in a sweet, salty rice vinegar brine for a bright Vietnamese side dish.
Typical price
$2.95for 4 servings
$0.74 per serving$2.95 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.95 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 large daikon
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 4 tsp cooking / kosher salt
- 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
Steps
- Peel and cut the carrots and daikon into thin matchsticks.
- Stir the boiling water, sugar, salt, and rice wine vinegar in a bowl until dissolved.
- Place the vegetables in a wide container and pour the brine over them.
- Let the vegetables stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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