Korean Pickled Radish (Danmuji)
Danmuji also known as Radish Pickle or Chicken-mu is a popular Korean Side dish made with Radish, vinegar, sugar and salt. The pickle itself is crunchy, slightly sweet sour which pairs well with Korean fried chicken, kimbap or jajangmyeon.
Equipment
Sauce Pan
Clean Glass Jar
Peeler
Knife
Ingredients
- 500 grams Daikon Radish 2 radish (peeled & cut into long strips)
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 cup Vinegar
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
Instructions
- peel radish skin using a peeler. Cut the radish into the length of your container. Cut the radish lengthwise into long strips. Put sliced radish into a large bowl, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the radish. Rub the salt evenly on radish. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, add vinegar, turmeric powder, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a boil. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat.
- After the radish strips have been marinated for 30 minutes, drain, rinse with water, squeeze out excess water, put radish strips and slices in clean containers.
- Pour the hot turmeric vinegar mixture over the radish. Let it cool down, cover the lid and keep in the fridge overnight before using.
Notes
- Make sure to choose large thick radish for this pickle. Peel skin and cut into strips. Make sure not to cut it too big.
- Adjust sugar , salt, vinegar to your taste.
- Pickled radish can be consumed in a day. But for best taste, consume it after 3 days.
- Instead of cutting in strips, you can cut into cubes.
Serving & Storage
Homemade picked radish can last in the fridge for up to 1 month. You can enjoy Korean radish pickle with Korean fried chicken, kimbap or jajangmyeon.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Korean Pickled Radish (Danmuji)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
66
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
889
mg
39
%
Potassium
149
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.