Craving a crunchy side dish that’s as vibrant as it is delicious? This Sugar-Free Rainbow Pickled Daikon recipe brings tangy goodness to your table with colors that pop—white, purple, pink, and even bright yellow color. Perfect for pairing with many Asian dishes, it’s easy to create this stunning quick pickled daikon radish using colorful fruits and a touch of turmeric magic.
These colorful daikon pickles are not just a feast for the eyes—they’re delicious, too. Their vibrant rainbow colors make every bite fun and exciting. The crisp texture of the daikon radishes adds the perfect crunch, while the tangy pickling brine brings all the flavors together. I love making these because they’re quick, flavorful, and add a fun pop to any meal.
Serve with mini burger bites for the perfect snack combination. Pairing with casserole dishes like chicken bacon ranch and taco casserole is also ideal.
Easy Pickled Recipes
Pickling veggies at home is an easy process of fermentation using vinegar. It is one way of preserving vegetables for longer. Pickled food has a sweet and tangy flavor because of the pickle brine, and that is what makes it really delicious.
Our fermented dill pickled cucumbers are one of the best sides to pair with main dishes like sauerkraut casserole and appetizers like spinach salmon roulade.
Rainbow Pickled Radish
Making rainbow pickled daikon is a fun way to add bright colors and a tangy crunch to your meals. It feels exciting to see colorful food on our tables. I also made this colorful pickled daikon to incorporate more veggies and fruits, like blueberries and beetroot.
What Are The Good Daikon Colors?
The best colors for your pickled daikon are white, purple, yellow, and pink. Depending on your taste, you can experiment with any of these colors, as they are the usual ones in restaurants.
How To Make Rainbow Pickled Daikon Radish
Let us start the process of making homemade pickled daikon. Here are all the detailed steps. This recipe is straightforward and will turn out perfectly following instructions.
You can also check out the video I prepared for you.
Kitchen Gadgets Needed:
- Mini Glass Storage Containers: Use mini glass storage containers with lids to pickle the daikon cubes after making the mixture.
- Small Mason Jars: Small mason jars to gather your ingredients. Helps for easy preparation.
Ingredients Needed:
- Cubed Daikon: This is the main ingredient for this recipe. Make sure to choose firm and fresh daikon radishes. You can mostly find these at your local or Asian grocery store.
- Blueberry Liquid: Use blueberries as the pickling liquid for that purple hue.
- Beetroot Liquid: The same as the blueberry liquid, use beetroot liquid for that pink daikon color.
- Water: Water is essential for creating the pickling brine. It dilutes the vinegar and helps dissolve the salt and sweetener.
- White Vinegar: White vinegar is a classic choice for pickling due to its clean, sharp flavor. If you have no other options, try rice vinegar.
- Sweetener: Use any sugar-free sweetener like stevia or allulose to balance out the tanginess of the vinegar.
- Salt: This will help to pickle as salt helps draw out moisture and flavor the daikon.
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING QUICK PICKLED DAIKON RADISH
First Step: Prepare All Ingredients
Prepare all the ingredients needed. Start by peeling the daikon radishes and slicing them into small cubes.
I suggest using any sugar-free sweeteners except erythritol for the sweetener because we need one that dissolves quickly. Prepare distilled vinegar for brighter daikon colors.
Place the beetroot juice and blueberry liquid in small containers and prepare enough amount for the color you want to achieve.
Second Step: Prepare The Brine and Pour
In a container, combine the same amount of water and vinegar for the brine and add the sugar and salt. Mix it with a whisk or spoon until the salt and sweeteners dissolve and the water turns clear again.
Once the brine is prepared, divide it into separate bowls and add the beetroot and blueberry liquids to the two bowls, leaving the other white.
After preparing the pickling liquid, place the sliced daikon into jars and pour the different colored brine over the radishes, ensuring they are fully covered.
Third Step: Refrigerate
Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate them for at least 24 hours. The longer they sit, the more flavorful they will become.
TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE PICKLED DAIKON RECIPE:
- I suggest only using natural coloring sources to dye the daikon, such as blueberry liquid for blue, beetroot liquid for pink, and turmeric shots for yellow.
- Adjust the brine’s flavor to suit your preference. If the vinegar is too strong, you can add more sweetener or water.
- Slice the daikon evenly to ensure consistent pickling and a uniform crunch on each cube.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Turmeric Shots to Make Yellow Japanese Pickled Daikon?
Using turmeric shots to color your picked daikon yellow is the perfect way. Turmeric has a bright and natural yellow hue, which is why it makes pickled or Japanese radish.
If you go to Japanese restaurants serving tsukemono or Japanese pickles, you will see yellow pickled radishes, mostly flavored with turmeric.
What To Serve With Rainbow Korean Pickled Daikon?
Serve it with homemade Japanese meals like ramen noodle soup and sushi for a delicious meal. Skewered Brussels sprouts and grilled shrimp skewers are also popular, as they pair well with savory dishes.
It can be served with homemade tacos, cheese platters, or charcuterie boards for parties and small occasions.
You can store your pickled daikon in mason jars with tight lids or in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator to maintain the crunch and flavor.
More Side Dish Recipes
Aside from this pretty and delicious pickled daikon radish recipe, we still have more side dishes to share with you that you can enjoy with your main dishes.
Our fermented dill pickles recipe is one of my favorite veggie sides, along with pickled daikon, because of its rich flavor. You can also try this steamed artichoke that I discovered in a restaurant and kept on making homemade.
If you want something savory and suitable for kids, try this keto French fried onion with air-fried chicken bites paired with any salad served.
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Sugar Free Rainbow Pickled Daikon
Craving a crunchy side dish that’s as vibrant as it is delicious? This Sugar-Free Rainbow Pickled Daikon recipe brings tangy goodness to your table with colors that pop—white, purple, pink, and even bright yellow color. Perfect for pairing with many Asian dishes, it’s easy to create this stunning quick pickled daikon radish using colorful fruits and a touch of turmeric magic.
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Prepare all the ingredients needed. Start by peeling the daikon radishes and slicing them into small cubes. I suggest using any sugar-free sweeteners except erythritol for the sweetener because we need one that dissolves quickly. Prepare distilled vinegar for brighter daikon colors. Place the beetroot juice and blueberry liquid in small containers and prepare enough amount for the color you want to achieve.
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In a container, combine the same amount of water and vinegar for the brine and add the sugar and salt. Mix it with a whisk or spoon until the salt and sweeteners dissolve and the water turns clear again. Once the brine is prepared, divide it into separate bowls and add the beetroot and blueberry liquids to the two bowls, leaving the other white. After preparing the pickling liquid, place the sliced daikon into jars and pour the different colored brine over the radishes, ensuring they are fully covered.
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Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate them for at least 24 hours. The longer they sit, the more flavorful they will become.
- I suggest only using natural coloring sources to dye the daikon, such as blueberry liquid for blue, beetroot liquid for pink, and turmeric shots for yellow.
- Adjust the brine’s flavor to suit your preference. If the vinegar is too strong, you can add more sweetener or water.
- Slice the daikon evenly to ensure consistent pickling and a uniform crunch on each cube.
Serving: 1PortionCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 122mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Perfect Snacks
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