hot and sour appetizer radish


The coral-pink radish slices are translucent and juicy, their juices shimmering and clear. The initial crispness is refreshing, followed by a burst of sour and spicy flavors, mingled with the aroma of garlic. The subtle spiciness is tempered by a sweet aftertaste, making the food even more appetizing with every chew. Enjoy it with porridge for breakfast, instantly refreshing the light dish; with rice for lunch, it dispels the greasy, everyday air; as a dinner snack, it awakens tired taste buds; and as an appetizer at banquets, its vibrant presentation and crisp texture instantly capture the eye. It's a flavorful surprise that complements every meal, season after season.
Ingredients
Steps
- Preparing the radish:
Wash the radish thoroughly. If the skin looks fresh and smooth, leave it on (it's crispier with the skin on). My skin was wind-dried, so I peeled it. Then, cut the radish in half and into pieces about the thickness of two coins. Wash again, drain, and set aside.

- Marinate and Drain:
Find a clean container and pour the drained radish into it. Add 1.5 tablespoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar, mix well with your hands, and marinate for about 15 minutes to allow the radish to release moisture.

- Prepare the ingredients:
While the radish is pickling, dice the green and red Erjingtiao chilies, mince the pickled peppers, shred the ginger, and flatten and mince the garlic. Set aside.

- Washing the radish:
Rinse the pickled radish several times in water to remove excess salt and astringency, then squeeze thoroughly to remove any excess water.

- Mix and season (avoid using any oil):
In another container, add the drained radish, chopped chili peppers, shredded ginger, minced garlic, salt, and rock sugar. Finally, add red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, and drinking water. Mix well with your hands, cover, and marinate for at least 3 hours (I usually make it the night before and eat it the next day). It's crispy, sour, and spicy, perfect with porridge or rice!

Languages
scharf-saure Vorspeise Rettich - Deutsch (German) version
hot and sour appetizer radish - English version
aperitivo agridulce de rábano - Española (Spanish) version
apéritif aigre-doux radis - Français (French) version
hidangan pembuka asam pedas lobak - Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) version
antipasto piccante agrodolce ravanello - Italiana (Italian) version
酸辣な前菜大根 - 日本語 (Japanese) version
매콤달콤 애피타이저 무 - 한국인 (Korean) version
อาหารเรียกน้ำย่อยรสเปรี้ยวเผ็ด หัวไชเท้า - แบบไทย (Thai) version
酸辣開胃跳水羅卜 - 香港繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese - Hong Kong) version