Description
Crisp vietnamese vegetable pickle medley brings zesty garden flavors dancing across your palate with tangy, refreshing notes. Crunchy vegetables pickled in aromatic vinegar create a perfect side dish that delights senses and complements any main course you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 cups carrots, julienned
- 1.5 cups daikon radish, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Pickling Solution:
- 0.75 cup rice vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) sugar
- 2 tsp (10 g) salt
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a clean glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid to store the pickled vegetables.
- Slice carrots, daikon radish, cucumber, and red onion into uniform, thin strips using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer for consistent texture.
- In a non-reactive saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt completely dissolve.
- Remove the pickling liquid from heat and let it cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Mince garlic, grate fresh ginger, and finely chop cilantro. If using, thinly slice the red chili pepper.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili pepper (if using) to the cooled pickling liquid, stirring to distribute the aromatics evenly.
- Layer the julienned and sliced vegetables into the prepared jar, ensuring they are packed somewhat tightly but not compressed.
- Carefully pour the aromatic pickling solution over the vegetables, making sure they are completely submerged.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top of the vegetables for additional flavor and visual appeal.
- Seal the jar with the lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to pickle.
- The Vietnamese Vegetable Pickle Medley will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, maintaining its crisp texture and vibrant flavor.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly uniform vegetable strips, ensuring even pickling and a professional look.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting or omitting red chili pepper, making the pickle suitable for different spice tolerances.
- Create a low-sugar version by replacing sugar with stevia or reducing sugar quantity for a healthier alternative.
- Experiment with additional herbs like Thai basil or mint to introduce unique flavor profiles and regional variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg