Spicy-Sweet Asian Slaw with Pickled Daikon Recipe

To create this refreshing salad, we started with an easy recipe for pickled daikon from chef Alexander Ong of Betelnut restaurant in San Francisco. Try it with his "Chinese Glazed Riblets with Garlic and Thai Basil."

1 1/2 pounds daikon, peeled

1/4 cup kosher salt

1 cup sugar

1 cup distilled white vinegar

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

4 Thai or serrano chiles, cut into wide slices

1 1/2 qts. thinly sliced napa cabbage

3 green onions, cut into 2-in. lengths, then into long slivers

3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage

Step 1

Cut daikon lengthwise into 1/2-in. slices, then stack and cut into 1/2-in. cubes. Toss with salt in a medium bowl. Let stand about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, to draw out moisture. Rinse daikon well and drain. In bowl, stir sugar with vinegar until dissolved, then stir in daikon, oil, and chiles. Chill, covered, at least 4 hours and as long as 1 week.

Step 2

Drain daikon, reserving pickling liquid, and discard chiles. In a large bowl, toss together napa cabbage, onions, sesame seeds, and daikon. Add 1/2 cup pickling liquid (or more if you like) and toss to coat. Mix in red cabbage with a quick toss so its color doesn't bleed.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories115

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.4g5%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 224mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Protein 2.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Spicy-Sweet Asian Slaw with Pickled Daikon