D is for Daikon

Trying to find a vegetable that started with the letter D was truly difficult this week.

I did... now to find it in a local market. hehe

Here is a recipe I'd like to try...

Sweet Pickled Daikon Radish

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pound daikon radish
• 1/4 cup kosher salt

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat add the vinegar, water, sugar, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.

Meanwhile, peel the daikon radish and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. (If your daikon is very large, slice the rounds into semicircles.) Place in a colander with salt and mix well. Place the colander over a bowl and let drain for 1 hour. Rinse the salt off with a couple of changes of water and dry the daikon well. Put into a sterilized glass jar. Pour the cooled brine through a coffee filter (or a cheesecloth lined strainer) into the jar to cover the radish slices. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Will keep for about 2 weeks.

(recipe from Food Network)