Name: Pickled Chrysanthemum Turnips (Kikka Kabu)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 dried red chili pepper; 6 Japanese turnips (kabu) (8.5 oz, 240 g; with stems and leaves removed); 1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for the turnips); 2 cups water (for the turnips); For the Marinade:; ⅓ cup rice vinegar (unseasoned); ⅓ cup water; 2 Tbsp sugar (you can increase the amount by up to 50% if you prefer sweeter pickles); ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 1 piece kombu (dried kelp) (5 g; 2 x 3 inches, 5 x 7.6 cm per piece); For the Garnish:; yuzu peel (optional; sliced into thin julienned strips; can substitute lemon peel)

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Total Time

20m

This pickled chrysanthemum turnips recipe, also known as Kikka Kabu, is a sweet and savory Japanese delicacy. The turnips are marinated in rice vinegar, sugar, and kombu, resulting in a unique and refreshing flavor. Garnish with yuzu peel for the perfect finishing touch.

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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1 dried red chili pepper

6 Japanese turnips (kabu) (8.5 oz, 240 g; with stems and leaves removed)

1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for the turnips)

2 cups water (for the turnips)

For The Marinade

⅓ cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)

⅓ cup water

2 Tbsp sugar (you can increase the amount by up to 50% if you prefer sweeter pickles)

¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

1 piece kombu (dried kelp) (5 g; 2 x 3 inches, 5 x 7.6 cm per piece)

For The Garnish

yuzu peel (optional; sliced into thin julienned strips; can substitute lemon peel)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

47kcal

2%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

9g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

0g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

2,445mg

122%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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