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Glass jars filled with julienned orange carrots and white daikon radish in a clear vinegar brine.

Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams daikon radish, peeled and julienned
  • 250 grams carrots , peeled and julienned
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1.25 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup warm water

Instructions
 

  • Place the julienned carrots and daikon in a large bowl and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the salt.
  • Massage the vegetables with your hands for 3 minutes until they become flexible and release liquid.
  • Rinse the vegetables under cold running water to remove excess salt and sugar, then drain thoroughly.
  • In a separate container, combine the remaining sugar, white vinegar, and warm water, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Pack the drained vegetables tightly into sterilized glass jars.
  • Pour the vinegar brine over the vegetables until they are completely submerged.
  • Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, though flavor improves after 24 hours.