by Jaye Fong

Takuan/Danmuji (Yellow-Pickled Daikon)

Name: Takuan/Danmuji (Yellow-Pickled Daikon)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 small daikon (300-500g); 175mL (2/3 cp) water; 175mL (2/3 cp) rice vinegar; 100g (1/2 cp) granulated sugar; 7g (1/2 tbsp) sea salt; 2g (1/2 tsp) turmeric powder; 10 black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; Clean glass jar(s)

1 jar

15 min

Impress your guests with these cheery yellow pickles! These bright yellow pickles are usually found in the Asian grocery store, shrink wrapped with a little bit of brining solution in a half log form in the cooler section. I always wondered how they got their bright color and now I know! It's our good old friend turmeric...the culprit to so many yellow stained foods 😂This recipe is super easy so if you want to dress up your next Asian inspired meal, I'd totally give it a go!

The flavor develops over time, so if you like a more concentrated taste you can leave them for longer. They are a brilliant addition to any Japanese dish -- katsudon, grilled salmon, curry rice, sushi, tempura soba (pictured below) and more!