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How to make radish pickle

By Emily Sutton

Pretty, pink and perfectly peppery, radishes are an absolute salad staple come spring and summer. But there’s another side to them – a side that is best brought out by plenty of vinegar, a dash of honey and a sprinkling of spices. Say hello to our favourite radish pickle.

Crunchy and zingy, this radish pickle recipe is perfect for pepping up stir-fries, tacos, sandwiches and more. Got an abundance of radishes on your hands? You really can’t go wrong here.

You’ll need:

200ml white wine vinegar

200ml water

1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds

1 tbsp coriander seeds

½ tbsp black peppercorns

1 tbsp sea salt

2-3 tbsp honey

300g mixed radishes, trimmed and quartered

1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Pour the white wine vinegar and water into a medium saucepan along with the mustard and coriander seeds, peppercorns, salt and honey (use more for a sweeter flavour). Heat the pan on medium heat, until just boiling. Stir to dissolve the honey and salt, then remove from the heat.
  2. Fill a sterilised jar with the radish and ginger, then carefully pour over the pickling liquid, ensuring the radish are covered, with 1-2cm of space at the top of the jar.
  3. Allow to cool for 10 mins, then place the lid on the jar and leave to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, place in the fridge and leave for a few hours or overnight.

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