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Pickled radish!

FlinsterFlinster Posts: 883
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Hi All, I’ve grown a glut of radish (on purpose) to make some radish pickle. I’ve sliced them and salted to draw out some moisture and the jars are sterilised. Anyone done this before? I’m looking for pickling vinegar additions thinking mustard seeds, peppercorns and chilli flakes. Any other suggestions please? 😀

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  • Womble54Womble54 Posts: 348
    I quite like Asian flavours for my pickles. I use rice vinegar, add a some soy and lime juice. Add in some star anise and toasted sesame oil. Works for radish, carrots, onions and cucumber.
  • Womble54Womble54 Posts: 348
    Can add sliced garlic, ginger and coriander seeds too.
  • FlinsterFlinster Posts: 883
    Oooh I like the sound of that! Do you add any sugar or just the rice vinegar, soy, etc. Do you use all vinegar like for like with something like cider vinegar?.. got steamed dim sum on the brain now!😬
  • Womble54Womble54 Posts: 348
    To be honest I only ever make small batches so don’t have a fixed recipe. Just whatever I have in the cupboard and a bit of experimenting. I tend use sugar or honey, I’ve tried red & white wine vinegar, all work well but the rice vinegar is my fave.
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    If you're feeling really adventurous try Kimchi.
    I made some last year - nearly blew my head off (I put too much garlic in), but aside from that it was really good - and very healthy

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • FlinsterFlinster Posts: 883
    I do fancy having a go at Kimchi but haven’t the first clue how to make it lol! Is it easy?
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    It is easy.
    I bought some Chinese Leaves as the base, and added lots of radish radish, some carrot  - and way too much garlic and ginger
    It's important to salt the leaves as this draws the water out and makes them floppy.
    It all looked pretty revolting when I put it into jars to ferment and the smell was like nothing I've ever smelt before!
    But the taste is strangely delicious.
    I just googled Kimchi recipe and took it from there.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • FlinsterFlinster Posts: 883
    Think I will have a go. I am partial to a pickle... this can result in cheese gorging but we all have our vices! 😀
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I couldn't taste anything for about a week after eating the first lot I made :D but it was nice
    I will make some more, but I'll go easy on the garlic, chili and ginger next time

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • FlinsterFlinster Posts: 883
    😂
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